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FOOD SAFETY GUIDANCE
Perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed, even when they are thoroughly cooked. Never taste food to determine if it is safe to eat. Throw out any food with an...
COVID-19 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...
NC Medicaid Expansion
Starting December 1, more people in North Carolina can get health coverage through Medicaid. Now people ages 19 through 64 with higher incomes are eligible, and you may be able to get health care coverage through Medicaid even if you did not qualify before. Medicaid...
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Camp Health and Safety Training
On March 14, Transylvania Public Health hosted its annual Camp Health and Safety Training for camp owners and operators in Transylvania County. Materials from the meeting are available below: View presentation slides Download 2023 Camp Health and Safety booklet ...
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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 18. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will administer...
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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 18. Transylvania Public Health school nurses will...
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Celebrate Safely This Halloween!
Celebrate Safely This Halloween! Transylvania Public Health and the City of Brevard have some recommendations, based on the Center for Communicative Diseases (CDC) guidelines for celebrating Halloween safely this year. The CDC and NCDHHS recommends that traditional...
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Animal Shelter Seeking Donations
Transylvania County Animal Services is seeking donations of pet supplies such as food, bedding, toys, etc., which can be delivered to the animal shelter during operating hours. Residents who are in need of supplies to care for their pets at home may request assistance...
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