The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are offering their final 2024 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, October 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main Street, Batavia.
•The Orleans County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 19, from 9 to 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 three months old. Each animal must be leashed or crated and accompanied by an adult who can control the animal. Limit of four pets per car maximum.
“We encourage all Genesee and Orleans County residents to take advantage of our last rabies immunization clinics of 2024 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 counties and is a preventable viral disease.”
For more information about GO Health Programs and services, visit http://GOHealthNY.org.
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