{"id":63895,"date":"2025-04-21T10:48:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T14:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=63895"},"modified":"2025-04-21T10:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T14:48:10","slug":"genesee-orleans-warmer-weather-brings-increased-risk-of-rabies-exposure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/genesee-orleans-warmer-weather-brings-increased-risk-of-rabies-exposure\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS\/Warmer weather brings increased risk of rabies exposure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

As the weather gets warmer, people are more likely to see wild and baby animals in their yards, parks, and wooded areas. The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) want to remind residents to stay alert and cautious around wild, stray, and even baby animals. Rabies is a deadly disease that can affect both animals and humans, but the good news is, it is preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRabies is most often spread through bites from animals that have the disease, like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes,\u201d stated Darren Brodie, Environmental Health Director for GO Health. \u201cBaby or young animals might look cute, but they can still have rabies. Don\u2019t touch, feed, or approach wild animals or stray pets. If you see an animal that looks hurt or sick, call animal control instead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rabies is deadly if not treated. If you are bitten by an animal, wash the wound right away with soap and water and seek medical attention. All bites should be reported to the Genesee or Orleans County Health Departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To stop the spread of rabies, the health department reminds residents of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Do not go near or touch wild animals, baby animals or stray cats and dogs, even if they seem hurt or lost. Report any unusual animal behavior. If an animal seems aggressive, confused, or unusually friendly, contact animal control right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Follow leash laws. Keep pets on a leash so they do not encounter wild animals or strays. If an animal bites your pet, seek veterinary assistance immediately and report it to the health department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Prevent bats from entering living spaces. If you find a bat in your home, safely capture it and contact the health department. DO NOT release it! For instructions on safely capturing a bat, watch this GO Health Minute. How to Capture a Bat: GO Health Minute<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

\u00b7 Thursday, May 15, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, August 7, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, October 9, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

\u00b7 Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Wednesday, June 18, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Wednesday, August 20, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Saturday, October 25, 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@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<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release As the weather gets warmer, people are more likely to see wild and baby animals in their yards, parks, and wooded areas. The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) want to remind residents to stay alert and cautious around wild, stray, and even baby animals. Rabies \u2026<\/p>\n

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