Rabies in Ontario County

Local Health Department's Role in Rabies PreventionSkunks


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
Rabies Activity Ontario County January 1 - March 31, 2016


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