{"id":54901,"date":"2024-07-16T13:12:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T17:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=54901"},"modified":"2024-07-16T13:12:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T17:12:38","slug":"genesee-orleans-bat-and-rabies-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/07\/16\/genesee-orleans-bat-and-rabies-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS\/Bat and Rabies Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

During the summer months, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) typically see an increase in reports from residents who have encountered bats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bats can occasionally find their way into houses, particularly in older homes that are not properly sealed. This most often occurs during the summer nights. \u201cIf you find a bat in your home, safely capture it and immediately contact the health department,\u201d advised Darren Brodie, Environmental Health Director for GO Health. \u201cWe can assess whether there was potential exposure and if the bat needs to be tested. If you cannot capture the bat, call the health department for guidance on the next steps to take.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some situations, it is possible that a bat bite could go undetected. For example, if you awaken and find a bat in your room, if you see a bat in the room of an unattended child, or see a bat near someone that is under the influence, it is important to seek medical advice and have the bat tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To safely capture a bat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Turn on room lights and close all the windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Close the room and closet doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Wait for the bat to land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 While wearing thick leather-like gloves, place a coffee can, pail or similar container over the bat (Never handle a bat with your bare hands).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Slide a piece of cardboard under the container to trap the bat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Firmly hold the cardboard in place against the top of the container, turn it right side up and tape the cardboard tightly to the container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 If you do not feel comfortable capturing the bat or cannot do it safely, contact your respective health department during regular business hours. If it is after regular business hours, contact your local county dispatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o For Genesee County, call (585) 343-5000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o For Orleans County, call (585) 589-5527<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other tips to prevent rabies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Love your own, leave the rest alone. DO NOT pick up, touch, or feed wild or stray animals (raccoons, foxes, bats, stray cats, stray dogs, etc.). Wild or stray animals, including their babies, can have rabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Keep rabies vaccinations current for all dogs, cats, and ferrets. This is important not only to keep your pets from getting rabies, but also to provide a barrier of protection for you and your family if your pet is bitten by a rabid wild or stray animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Obey leash laws. Keep your dog fenced in or on a leash when outside of your home and in public areas. Avoid allowing your dog to approach unfamiliar dogs, people, or wildlife.<\/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, 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, 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. 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@geneseeny.gov<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Orleans County- 585-589-3278 or OCPublicHealth@orleanscountyny.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow GO Health on Facebook, Instagram and X at GOHealthNY.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release During the summer months, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) typically see an increase in reports from residents who have encountered bats. Bats can occasionally find their way into houses, particularly in older homes that are not properly sealed. This most often occurs during the \u2026<\/p>\n

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