Sep 23, 2026
Make an appointment for the 2026 flu shot clinic hosted by Transylvania Public Health! The single best way to help prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination. And the ideal time to get one is in October. This ensures that you will have the best protection throughout...
Sep 14, 2026
Transylvania Public Health is partnering with Transylvania County Schools to offer flu vaccinations at county schools. Only injectable flu shots will be given, and all flu vaccines offered by Transylvania Public Health for 2026-2027 are preservative free. The flu can...
Sep 1, 2026
The following guidance for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV can help prevent the spread of these illnesses. People who are experiencing symptoms of any respiratory illness should stay home and stay away from others until symptoms have been...
Aug 29, 2026
Several baby goats at a mobile petting zoo based in Iredell County have tested positive for rabies. They may have been in direct contact with people at public events across multiple counties while infectious. If you had contact with baby goats from the Farm Adventures...
Jun 1, 2026
The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1. Are you ready? Even though our region may not face storm surge, we are still vulnerable to flooding, power outages, and dangerous winds. Flash flooding is the biggest concern in the mountains, where steep slopes and narrow...
Mar 20, 2026
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 13. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will administer...
Mar 20, 2026
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 13. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will...
Oct 2, 2025
Even with the federal government shutdown, Transylvania County WIC remains open at this time. We encourage WIC participants to keep using their benefits, attending appointments, and accessing services just like normal. Participants can see their available benefits on...
Jun 24, 2025
Summer is here, and so is the heat. Even in the mountains, heat and humidity can be dangerous. Last year, there were 280 heat-related emergency room visits in Western North Carolina, most of them caused by heat exhaustion. Now is the time to get prepared for heat...
May 17, 2025
Mosquito and tick bites can be more than just annoying. They can make you really sick. It’s important to protect yourself, your family, and your home from the diseases they carry. Click here to learn more about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and...
