Rabies vaccine clinics happening in Greene County

CAIRO, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — Looking to vaccinate a cat, dog, or ferret for rabies? The Greene County Public Health Department is hosting four rabies clinics in the coming months.

These clinics are drive-up only outdoors with pre-registration required. To register over the phone call (518) 719-3600 or scan the QR code on the health department’s Facebook post .

They will be held at Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The health department asks that attendees be prepared with proper leashes, carriers, and muzzles to keep their animals and other animals safe.

Proof of prior vaccination certificates must be presented to receive a three-year certificate. If no certificate is presented the pet will receive a one-year certificate.

Vaccine clinic schedule

• May 15
• June 19
• August 14
• September 18

The Public Health Law requires all dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies. Dogs, cats, and ferrets should receive their initial vaccination at three months old. The second vaccination should be one year after the initial vaccine. From there, pets should get vaccinated every three years.

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