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,
October 12, 2023 from 4-6:00pm at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East
Main Street, Batavia) - The Orleans County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Saturday, October
21, 2023 from 9-11:30am 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