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Rabies in Ontario County
Local Health Department's Role in Rabies Prevention
In New York State, county health departments are responsible for:
- Arranging vaccination for people who have had contact with a rabid animal.
- Offering free rabies vaccination clinics for cats, dogs, and ferrets.
- Educating the public about rabies prevention
Animal |
#Tested |
Rabid |
#Tested 2016 |
Rabid 2016 |
Bat |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Cat |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
Dog |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Raccoon |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Cattle |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Goat |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
What About Bats?
Click here for more information about bat rabies and to learn how to catch a bat.
Reporting Potential Rabies Exposures
Ontario County Public Health: Monday-Friday, 8:30 an - 5:00 pm | 585-396-4343 or 800-299-2995 |
Ontario County Public Health: After 5:00 pm, weekends, and holidays | 585-394-4560 |
Ontario County Humane Society | 585-396-4590 |
Web Page of the Month
Check out the Rabies Coordinator's Web Page of the Month.
Updated 4/8/16