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...
Sep 17, 2025
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 2025-2026 are preservative free. The flu can...
Sep 16, 2025
Make an appointment for the 2025 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...
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...
