Rabies
Herkimer County Public Health is responsible for rabies prevention and treatment to County residents. Pet rabies vaccination clinics are held throughout the year for domestic dogs, cats, and ferrets. Rabies vaccinations are given to pets for a nominal donation. Clinic dates are advertised in local newspapers, posted in town halls and on our website. Rabies information, specimen handling, and pre/post exposure treatment for humans is also available.
Rabies pre-exposure treatment is offered for at-risk individuals. All animal bites must be reported to Herkimer County Public Health. Expenses for post-exposure treatment are paid if prior authorization is obtained from Herkimer County Public Health.
All animal bites must be reported to our office. Download Animal Bite Report Form. Please call 315-867-1176 for all bites reported. A nurse will be available to take calls for the rabies department 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Rabid Skunk Found: Herkimer County Public Health received lab results on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, that a skunk killed on Friday, September 2, 2022 in the Town of Newport has tested positive for rabies. Rabies information available here.