{"id":42333,"date":"2023-05-12T17:42:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T21:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=42333"},"modified":"2023-05-12T17:42:45","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T21:42:45","slug":"genesee-county-health-department-to-offer-anti-rabies-immunization-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/05\/12\/genesee-county-health-department-to-offer-anti-rabies-immunization-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Health Department to offer Anti-Rabies Immunization Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the United States, more than 90% of reported cases of rabies occur in wild animals but pets and livestock can also get rabies. Rabies is a preventable virus that affects the nervous system of people who have been bitten or scratched by an infected animal. You can also get rabies from the saliva of a rabid animal if it gets directly into your eyes, nose, mouth, or a wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prevent the spread of rabies,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Never touch, feed or adopt wild animals or stray cats and dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Teach children to never touch or hold unfamiliar animals even if they appear to be friendly. \u201cLove your own, leave the rest alone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 If you have been bitten by any animal, seek immediate medical attention so that preventative measures can be started quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Make sure all your pets are vaccinated against rabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Genesee County Health Department will be hosting a free anti-rabies immunization clinic on <strong>Thursday, May 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Genesee County Fairgrounds<\/strong> (5056 East Main Street, Batavia, NY). There is no charge for the vaccine, 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 at all times. Limit 4 pets per car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To save time, please click here <a href=\"https:\/\/gohealthny.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/GOHealthRabiesVaccinationPreRegistrationFillable.pdf\">GOHealthRabiesVaccinationPreRegistrationFillable.pdf (gohealthny.org)<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRabies continues to be a public health issue in Genesee County,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health). \u201cWe urge pet owners to take this opportunity to ensure their pets are protected against rabies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next anti-rabies immunization clinics are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Genesee County Clinics at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia, NY)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Thursday, August 10th, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Thursday, October 12th, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Orleans County Clinics at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 State Route 31, Albion, NY)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b7 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information on GO Health\u2019s programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org. You can also contact your respective health department: \u00b7 Genesee County- 585-344-2580 x5555 or <a href=\"Health@co.genesee.ny.us\">Health@co.genesee.ny.us <\/a>\u00b7 Orleans County- 585-589-3278 or OCPublicHealth@orleanscountyny.gov<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release In the United States, more than 90% of reported cases of rabies occur in wild animals but pets and livestock can also get rabies. Rabies is a preventable virus that affects the nervous system of people who have been bitten or scratched by an infected animal. You can \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/05\/12\/genesee-county-health-department-to-offer-anti-rabies-immunization-clinic\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[23],"tags":[2594],"class_list":["post-42333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-genesee-county","tag-anti-rabies-immunization-clinic-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-b0N","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":25240,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/12\/genesee-county-anti-rabies-immunization-clinic-planned\/","url_meta":{"origin":42333,"position":0},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Anti-rabies Immunization Clinic planned","author":"aka","date":"May 12, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The Genesee County Health Department will be hosting a FREE drive thruanti-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). \u201cWe encourage all Genesee County residents to take advantage of thisopportunity to make sure that\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":32517,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2022\/05\/12\/genesee-county-anti-rabies-immunization-clinic-planned-for-next-week\/","url_meta":{"origin":42333,"position":1},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Anti-rabies Immunization Clinic planned for next week","author":"aka","date":"May 12, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The Genesee County Health Department will be hosting a FREE drive thru anti-rabies immunization clinic on Thursday, May 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia). \u201cWe encourage all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to make sure\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":41449,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/11\/genesee-orleans-counties-anti-rabies-immunization-clinic-in-albion-this-saturday\/","url_meta":{"origin":42333,"position":2},"title":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS COUNTIES\/Anti-rabies Immunization Clinic in Albion this Saturday","author":"aka","date":"April 11, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The Orleans County Health Department will be hosting a FREE drive-thru anti-rabies immunization clinic on Saturday, April 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 State Route 31, Albion, NY). \u201cRabies continues to be a serious public health issue in Genesee and Orleans\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":27882,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/09\/09\/genesee-orleans-counties-health-dept-anti-rabies-immunization-clinics-planned\/","url_meta":{"origin":42333,"position":3},"title":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS COUNTIES\/Health Dept.\/Anti-rabies Immunization Clinics planned","author":"aka","date":"September 9, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The Genesee County Health Department will be hosting a FREE drive-thru anti-rabies immunization clinic on Thursday, September 16th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia). \u201cRabies continues to be a public health issue in Genesee County. 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