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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 21. 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 21. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will...
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Flu Update – January 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....
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MEAL SITES
last updated Friday, Oct 18 at 4pm Daily, 9am-11am and 4pm-6pm - continental breakfast and takeaway dinner meals at Cedar Mountain Community Center (10635 Greenville Hwy) Daily until power is restored, 11am-4pm - Balsam Grove Community Center (8732 Parkway Rd)
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Flu Vaccine Clinic: 10/16/24
Make an appointment TODAY for the 2024 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...
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Nutramigen Recall 2023
A voluntary recall has been announced for select batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans. Consumers who purchased Nutramigen should check the bottom of the can to identify...
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2023 School Flu Vaccine Initiative
Transylvania Public Health is partnering with Transylvania County Schools to offer flu vaccinations at county schools. Only injectable flu shots are being offered this season, and FluMist will not be offered by Transylvania Public Health for 2023-2024. The flu can be...
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