2008 Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule

BINGHAMTON, NY - The Broome County Health Department today is announcing its 2008 Rabies Vaccination Clinic schedule and is urging all residents with a dog, cat, or pet ferret to make sure their pet is vaccinated for rabies.

Any mammal can get rabies. Humans can also get rabies from an infected animal. Rabies is caused by a virus that affects the nervous system. The virus is transmitted through saliva, usually from a bite by a rabid animal. “Getting your pet vaccinated for rabies and making sure their rabies vaccination is up-to-date is a first line of defense to protect yourself and others from this deadly disease,” said Robert Denz, Director of Environmental Health Services at the Broome County Health Department.

Rabies clinics are being held in conjunction with the Front Street Dog Shelter Alliance at selected areas throughout Broome County (April - December 2008). Rabies vaccinations will be provided to dogs, cats and pet ferrets. Animals receiving their first vaccination must be at least 3-months old. A $5 donation per animal is requested to help cover the cost of the clinic but is not required. All pets will be vaccinated regardless of the owner's ability to donate. If your pet has had a previous rabies vaccination, bring the certificate with you so that your pet may receive a three year vaccination. Without the certificate, your pet will receive a one-year vaccination. Pets must be under the control of their owner while at the clinic.

Following is the complete rabies clinic schedule for 2008:

Endicott – Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fire Station – N. Page Ave.

Johnson City – Fri., April 18, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Fire Station – Floral Avenue

Vestal - Sat., April 26, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Fire Station #4-Vestal Parkway

Conklin – Fri., May 2, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Fire Station-1034 Conklin Road

Sanford – Sat., May 10, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Town Highway Garage – 192 Front Street

Nanticoke – Wed., May 14, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Town Garage-Cherry Valley Hill Road

T. of Binghamton – Mon., May 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Highway Garage – Hawleyton Rd

Fenton – Tuesday, June 3, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Fire Station Pavilion-Across from Chenango Valley State Park

C. of Binghamton – Sat., June 7, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Fire Station #4 – Robinson Street

Windsor – Tuesday, June 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Town Garage

Colesville - Fri., June 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Town Garage

Whitney Point – Wed., June 25, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
WP Fair Grounds – Entertainment Bldg.

Endicott – Tuesday, July 15, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Fire Station – Madison Avenue

Kirkwood – Tuesday, July 22, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Town Garage – Crescent Drive

Dickinson – Friday, August 1, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Fire Station – Prospect Terrace

Chenango – Fri., August 8, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Fire Station – 320 Kattelville Road

Lisle – Wed., August 20, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Town Garage

Maine – Fri., Sept. 5, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Town Highway Garage – Ellis Payne Rd.

C. of Binghamton - Sat., Sept. 13, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Fire Station #3 – W. State St.

Vestal – Sat., October 18, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Fire Station #3 – Owego Rd.

T. of Binghamton – Mon., Oct. 27, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Highway Garage – Hawleyton Road

C. of Binghamton – Sat., Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m.-Noon
Fire Station #4 – Robinson Street

For more information regarding rabies, call the Broome County Health Department at 607.778.2887 or the Broome County Health Department information line at 607.778.3911 and select Option 1 to hear a list of upcoming rabies vaccination clinics. To view a list of the clinic dates, visit the Broome County Health Department website at www.gobroomecounty.com/hd.

CONTACT:
Diane O'Hora, Supervising Public Health Educator
Broome County Health Department: 607.778.3921
email: dohora@co.broome.ny.us

Robert W. Denz, P.E., Director of Environmental Health Services
Broome County Health Department: 607.778.2887
email: rdenz@co.broome.ny.us

Published Date: 03-14-2008