Press release
The Genesee County Health Department will be hosting a FREE drive thru
anti-rabies immunization clinic on Thursday, May 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia).
“We encourage all Genesee County residents to take advantage of this
opportunity to make sure that their animals are immunized against rabies and
that the vaccinations are kept up to date,” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health
Director for Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health).
“Rabies continues to be a serious public health concern in Genesee County 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.”
Vaccinations are free for dogs, cats and ferrets, but voluntary donations are
accepted. 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.
Face coverings are required and please follow all social distancing
requirements.
To save you time, please click here to fill out your registration form in advance.
Be sure to print out two copies for each pet to be vaccinated and bring them
with you to the clinic.
The next anti-rabies immunization clinic in Genesee County will be held on
August 12th. For more information, please contact the Genesee County Health
Department: 585-344-2580 x.5555 or Health.Dept@co.genesee.ny.us.