County Seal(Madison County, NY – March 2015) The Madison County Health Department has announced its schedule of rabies vaccination clinics for 2015. The first clinic will be held Wednesday, March 25 at the Madison Fire House on Route 20 in the Town of Madison from 5 to 7 p.m. Vaccinations are offered free to Madison County residents. Voluntary donations are appreciated to help defray clinic costs.

Proof of previous vaccination is required to qualify for a three-year certificate. All animals must be at least 3 months of age and properly restrained using a leash and collar, harness, cage or pet carrier.

Public health law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated by 4 months of age. A second vaccination must be given within one year of the first, and pets must be actively immunized against rabies thereafter. Owners of any dog, cat or ferret not vaccinated are in violation of public health law, subject to a fine of up to $200 for each offense.

Rabies continues to be a problem in New York State. Of the more than 2,000 New Yorkers treated for exposure to rabies each year, most are exposed by contact with a pet that has fought with a rabid animal.

Vaccinated animals that come in contact with wild animals can be given booster vaccinations, but these shots must be administered within five days of exposure.Pet owners, who have an unvaccinated pet that comes in contact with a rabid or suspected rabid animal, must choose to either euthanize the pet or place the unvaccinated pet into strict quarantine for six months at the owner’s expense. Avoid this decision by ensuring your dog, cat or ferret is up to date with its rabies vaccinations.

What if you encounter an animal that may be rabid?

If you are bitten, scratched, or have contact with an animal you believe to be rabid, immediately wash

the wound, seek medical attention and report the incident to the Madison County Health Department at 366-2361.

For the complete list of 2015 rabies vaccination clinics, call the Madison County Health Department at 366-2526 or go to www.healthymadisoncounty.org.

 

Complete list of Madison County Department of Health 2015 Rabies Clinics:

 

Date                                                      Location                                                                               Time                                      ­

Wednesday, March 25                     MADISON Fire House – 7362 Rt. 20                           5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Saturday, April 11                             CHITTENANGO Fire House – Rt. 5                              9:00 AM-NOON

Tuesday, April 21                              FENNER Town Garage  –  3005 Fenner Rd               5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, May 13                          STOCKBRIDGE Highway Dept. – Main St. Rt 46     5:00 PM–7:00PM

Wednesday, June 3                          MORRISVILLE Agricultural Center – Eaton St.        5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 23                             WAMPSVILLE Highway Garage – N. Court St.          5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, July 7                                 BROOKFIELD Madison Cty. Fairgrounds                  5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Tuesday, July 28                              GEORGETOWN  Highway Garage  –  Rt. 26              5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Wednesday, August 19                   NEW WOODSTOCK Fire House  –  Mill St.                5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Saturday, September 19                 WAMPSVILLE Highway Garage – N. Court St.         9:00 AM-NOON

Wednesday, October 7                    BRIDGEPORT STATION #1 Fire House – Rt. 31       5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Saturday, December 5                    ONEIDA VETS FIELD – North Main St.                       9:00 AM-11:30 AM

 

 

By martha

One thought on “2015 Madison County Rabies Clinics Announced”
  1. can i get rabies shot for my animal in Madison county if i live in a different county ? (oneida)

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