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Health Department Notes Importance Of ‘Healthy Smiles’
To give a child a healthy start in life, it's important to take care of his or her teeth and gums. Dental health is a big part of total health. The Healthy Smiles Dental Project at Transylvania Public Health is playing an important part in helping establish healthy...
read more2018 School Flu Immunization Information
Transylvania Public Health is partnering with Transylvania County Schools and Brevard Academy to offer flu vaccinations at your child’s public schools throughout the county. Only injectable flu shots are recommended for use this season, and FluMist will not be offered...
read moreFoodborne Outbreak Tests Positive for Norovirus
Transylvania Public Health has received confirmatory laboratory tests from the N.C. State Laboratory of Public Health. Of those people who were tested by their medical providers, a majority were positive for norovirus. We believe this outbreak was caused by being...
read moreOutbreak Investigation Ongoing
Transylvania Public Health has received multiple reports of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and are currently investigating this issue. If you have visited the emergency room or another health care provider, they should report your case to us, and you should expect a...
read moreBeat the Flu
Worried about flu? Here are 5 ways to protect yourself: Wash hands. Use soap and warm running water. Scrub all surfaces for as long as it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice. Dry with a disposable paper towel. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is okay if you don't have...
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