Press Release:
The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are offering their final 2023 free drive-thru rabies vaccination clinics in October. Funding for the rabies clinics are provided by the New York State Department of Health.
- The Genesee County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia).
- The Orleans County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 State Route 31, Albion)
Vaccinations are free for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Animals must be at least 3 months old. Each animal must be leashed or crated and accompanied by an adult who can control the animal. Limit 4 pets per car maximum.
“We encourage all Genesee and Orleans County residents to take advantage of our last rabies immunization clinics of 2023 and ensure their pets are protected against rabies,” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health.
“Rabies continues to be a serious public health concern in both Genesee and Orleans Counties and is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal.
Please leave wildlife alone and do not feed, touch, or adopt wild animals, stray dogs, or cats.” For more information on GO Health’s programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org. You can also contact your respective health department:
- Genesee County- 585-344-2580 x5555 or Health@co.genesee.ny.us
- Orleans County- 585-589-3278 or OCPublicHealth@orleanscountyny.gov
