FEATURED NEWS:
2026 School Flu Vaccine Initiative
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...
Alert: Possible Rabies Exposure
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...
Fight The Bite
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 ticks.
News Stories
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 13. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will administer...
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 13. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will...
Transylvania County WIC is Open
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...
Flu Vaccine Clinic: 10/10/25
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...
It’s a hot one out there…
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...