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...
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...
Mar 27, 2025
Learn more at Ready.gov Are you wildfire ready? Knowing what to do before, during and after a wildfire can empower you to take action. Be Informed Sign up for local emergency alerts. Visit your county emergency management website. Follow local emergency services on...
Mar 24, 2025
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 21. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will administer...
Mar 24, 2025
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 21. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will...
Jan 31, 2025
Public health officials have noted a recent increase in flu cases in Transylvania County, including several cases in long-term care facilities and two deaths from influenza this season. Influenza is a serious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe symptoms....
