Camp Health and Safety Training

On March 14, Transylvania Public Health hosted its annual Camp Health and Safety Training for camp owners and operators in Transylvania County. Materials from the meeting are available below: View presentation slides Download 2023 Camp Health and Safety booklet  ...
COVID-19 Daily Data

COVID-19 Daily Data

(Updated 3/15/23 at 1:00 pm) Starting February 15, Transylvania Public Health has transitioned to a monthly COVID-19 Update, to be published on the second Wednesday of each month. Additional COVID-19 data will continue to be available from NCDHHS at...
11th Graders: Stay on Track

11th Graders: Stay on Track

Due to a North Carolina law, all students are required to receive the MCV vaccine before starting 12th grade or 17 years of age.  The vaccine will be offered to 11th graders school during the week of April 18. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will administer...
6th Graders: Stay on Track

6th Graders: Stay on Track

Due to a North Carolina law, all students are required to receive the Tdap & MCV vaccines before starting 7th grade or 12 years of age.  Both vaccines will be offered to 6th graders school during the week of April 18. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will...
2022 School Flu Vaccine Initiative

2022 School Flu Vaccine Initiative

Transylvania Public Health is partnering with Transylvania County Schools to offer flu vaccinations at county schools. Only injectable flu shots are being offered this season, and FluMist will not be offered by Transylvania Public Health for 2022-2023. The flu can be...
TPH to Hold Flu Shot Clinic on November 4

TPH to Hold Flu Shot Clinic on November 4

Make an appointment TODAY for Wednesday’s flu shot clinic at the Transylvania County Library! The single best way to help prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination. And the ideal time to get one is between Halloween and Thanksgiving. This ensures that you will...
Celebrate Safely This Halloween!

Celebrate Safely This Halloween!

Celebrate Safely This Halloween! Transylvania Public Health and the City of Brevard have some recommendations, based on the Center for Communicative Diseases (CDC) guidelines for celebrating Halloween safely this year. The CDC and NCDHHS recommends that traditional...
Animal Shelter Seeking Donations

Animal Shelter Seeking Donations

Transylvania County Animal Services is seeking donations of pet supplies such as food, bedding, toys, etc., which can be delivered to the animal shelter during operating hours. Residents who are in need of supplies to care for their pets at home may request assistance...
How To Help: Sew Homemade Facemasks

How To Help: Sew Homemade Facemasks

As supplies of PPE (personal protective equipment) are becoming more and more scarce, healthcare providers are working hard to find options that will allow them to continue to care for patients safely. People who have supplies of surgical masks and N-95 respirators...
TPH Announces Limited In-Person Services

TPH Announces Limited In-Person Services

Beginning March 19, 2020, Transylvania Public Health will be limiting in-person services to comply with social distancing recommendations. PERSONAL HEALTH In-person services available ONLY for: STD testing for people with symptoms TB patients with reactive test or...