{"id":72053,"date":"2026-01-31T16:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T21:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=72053"},"modified":"2026-01-31T16:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T21:26:07","slug":"genesee-orleans-go-health-releases-2026-rabies-immunization-clinic-schedules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/genesee-orleans-go-health-releases-2026-rabies-immunization-clinic-schedules\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE\/ORLEANS\/GO Health releases 2026 Rabies Immunization Clinic schedules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health), with funding from the New York State Department of Health, will offer free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Important Information<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 To receive a 3-year certificate for a dog or cat, please bring proof of prior rabies vaccination (metal tags or licenses will not be accepted as proof).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Ferrets must receive vaccinations annually, regardless of previous immunization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 All animals must be leashed or crated and kept under control during the clinics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should your pets be vaccinated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Protects Your Pet: Rabies is a deadly disease that can affect both animals and humans. Vaccination is the best way to keep your pet safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Protects You, Your Family, and the Community: Rabies can be passed to humans through bites or scratches from infected animals. Vaccinating pets helps prevent outbreaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Required by Law: According to New York State Law, all dogs, cats, and domesticated ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRabies continues to be a public health problem in Genesee and Orleans Counties,\u201d stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health. \u201cWe remind all residents to keep their animals\u2019 rabies vaccinations up to date.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesee County Rabies Walk-in Clinic at the Batavia Town Highway Garage (3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, February 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

\u00b7 Thursday, May 14, from 3:30 to 6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, August 13, from 3:30 to 6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Thursday, October 8, from 3:30 to 6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

\u00b7 Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 to 11:30 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Wednesday, June 17, from 3:30 to 6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Wednesday, August 19, from 3:30 to 6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Wednesday, October 7, from 3:30 to 6:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on GO Health\u2019s programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org<\/a> or contact your local health department at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Genesee County- 585-344-2580 x5555<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Orleans County- 585-589-3278<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health), with funding from the New York State Department of Health, will offer free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets in 2026. Important Information: \u00b7 To receive a 3-year certificate for a dog or cat, please bring proof of \u2026<\/p>\n

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