{"id":51061,"date":"2024-02-26T13:26:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T18:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=51061"},"modified":"2024-02-26T13:26:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T18:26:51","slug":"genesee-orleans-rabies-awareness-warning-from-health-department","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/02\/26\/genesee-orleans-rabies-awareness-warning-from-health-department\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS\/Rabies Awareness warning from Health Department"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are warning residents to stay away from wild life and stray animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDue to the mild winter and warmer temperatures, there has been a rise in the instances of people encountering wild animals and strays throughout Genesee and Orleans Counties,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health. \u201cIn the past month, several residents have required rabies treatment following an animal encounter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rabies is most often found in wildlife such as raccoons, bats, and skunks, but pets can be at risk of the virus too. \u201cIf you see an animal in need, even if it is a baby animal, avoid touching it and contact animal control, stated Darren Brodie, Environmental Health Director for GO Health. \u201cIt is also important to keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rabies can be fatal if left untreated. It can be transmitted through direct contact with saliva through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose or mouth. If you are bitten by an animal, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and seek medical attention. All bites should be reported to the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent the spread of rabies, the health department reminds residents to take the following precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Keep your pets up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Obey leash laws. Keep your pets under direct supervision and on a leash so they do not come in contact with wild or stray animals. If an animal bites your pet, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately and contact the health department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Avoid contact with wild or stray animals. Do not handle, feed, touch, or attract wildlife (raccoons, skunks, bats, bunnies, rabbits, and foxes) or stray dogs and cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Prevent bats from entering living quarters. If you find a bat in your home, safely capture it and call the health department. DO NOT release it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a video on how to safety capture a bat, visit https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=puP8qbATPKg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Call your local animal control agency to remove any stray animals from your neighborhood or if you see an animal showing signs of rabies. Signs of rabies in animals may include aggression, excessive drool or saliva, confusion, hair loss, and loss of movement or function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents are encouraged to take note of our upcoming drive-thru rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets in Genesee and Orleans Counties that are offered at no charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesee County Rabies Clinics at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, May 16, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, August 8, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, October 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orleans County Rabies Clinics at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 State Route 31, Albion, NY 14411)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Wednesday, June 5, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Saturday, August 10, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Saturday, October 19, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on GO Health\u2019s programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also contact your respective health department: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Genesee County- 585-344-2580 x5555 or Health@co.genesee.ny.us<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Orleans County- 585-589-3278 or OCPublicHealth@orleanscountyny.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are warning residents to stay away from wild life and stray animals. \u201cDue to the mild winter and warmer temperatures, there has been a rise in the instances of people encountering wild animals and strays throughout Genesee and Orleans \u2026<\/p>\n

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