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Final rabies vaccination clinics scheduled for 2026 in Genesee, Orleans

Posted 30 September 2026 at 12:02 pm

Press Release, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are offering their final 2026 free drive-thru rabies vaccination clinics in October.

The Orleans County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 7, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Orleans County Fairgrounds (12690 State Route 31, Albion).

The Genesee County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 8, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Genesee County Fairgrounds (5056 East Main Street, Batavia).

Vaccinations are free for dogs, cats and ferrets.

  • Animals must be at least 3 months old.
  • Each animal must be leashed or secured in a crate.
  • Animals must be accompanied by an adult who can safely control the animal.
  • Limit 4 pets per car maximum.
  • Remember to bring proof of previous vaccination.

“We encourage all Genesee and Orleans County residents to take advantage of our last rabies immunization clinics of 2026 and ensure their pets are protected against rabies,” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health. “Rabies continues to be a serious public health concern in both counties and is a preventable viral disease.”

To prevent the spread of rabies, the health department reminds residents to take the following precautions:

  • Keep your pets up to date on their rabies vaccinations.
  • Obey leash laws. Keep your pets under direct supervision and on a leash so they do not come in contact with wild or stray animals. If an animal bites your pet, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately and contact the health department.
  • Avoid contact with wild or stray animals. Do not handle, feed, touch, or attract wildlife (raccoons, skunks, bats, bunnies, rabbits, and foxes) or stray dogs and cats.
  • Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home.
  • Prevent bats from entering living quarters. If you find a bat in your home, safely capture it and call the health department. DO NOT release it! For a video on how to safety capture a bat, visit https://bit.ly/CatchBatVideo

For more information about GO Health Programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org or contact your local health department at:

  • Orleans County: 585-589-3278
  • Genesee County: 585-344-2580 ext. 5555