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TPH to Hold Flu Shot Clinic on November 4

Oct 22, 2020

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 have the best protection throughout the flu season, which typically lasts from late November...

11th Graders: Stay on Track

Mar 16, 2020

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 20. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will administer...

6th Graders: Stay on Track

Mar 16, 2020

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 20. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will...

2018 School Flu Immunization Information

Sep 28, 2018

Transylvania Public Health is partnering with Transylvania County Schools and Brevard Academy to offer flu vaccinations at your child’s public schools throughout the county. Only injectable flu shots are recommended for use this season, and FluMist will not be offered...

2017 School Flu Immunization Information Now Available

Sep 25, 2017

Transylvania Public Health is partnering with Transylvania County Schools and Brevard Academy to offer flu vaccinations at your child’s public schools throughout the county. Only injectable flu shots are recommended for use this season, and FluMist will not be offered...

Air Quality Update: Saturday, November 19

Nov 18, 2016

The air quality forecast for Saturday, November 19 is Code Orange, or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” Children, older adults, active people, and those with heart disease or respiratory conditions (like asthma) should limit prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors....