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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.
Cleaning Up After Vomiting and Diarrhea
If you or someone in your family has experienced vomiting or diarrhea, here are some cleaning guidelines that can help prevent the spread of disease: 1. Wear gloves when cleaning any vomit or stool. Remove and dispose of gloves carefully to avoid touching outside...
Respiratory Illness Guidance
The following guidance for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV can help prevent the spread of these illnesses. People who are experiencing symptoms of any respiratory illness should stay home and stay away from others until symptoms have been...
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...
2025 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 2025-2026 are preservative free. The flu can...
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...