New Yorkers are reminded to not touch or move young wildlife. The State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said people should appreciate wildlife from a safe distance, "Spring’s warmer weather brings with it … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic In Falconer Set for March 23
A free rabies clinic will be held in the village of Falconer on Saturday, March 23. The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village of Falconer … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic In Jamestown Set for November 18
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the city of Jamestown on November 18. The Chautauqua County Health Department and City of Jamestown are co-hosting the event that will take place 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 18 at the … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To be Held in Gerry October 7
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the town of Gerry on October 7. The Chautauqua County Health Department and Town of Gerry are co-hosting the event that will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gerry Highway Garage located at … [Read more...]
Second Grey Fox Captured In Bemus Point Tests Positives For Rabies
A second grey fox captured in Chautauqua County has tested positive for rabies. The Chautauqua County Health Department said at least two people were bitten by the fox on Tuesday, July 4 in the Bemus Point area near Route 430. The County Health … [Read more...]
Grey Fox That Bit People in Bemus Point Determined to Have Rabies
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that a grey fox that has bitten people in Bemus Point is rabid. The Department said the fox bit multiple people near Route 430 on Friday, June 9. The Health Department is following-up with the … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic in Gerry on October 8
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the town of Gerry this Saturday, October 8. The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health and the town of Gerry are co-sponsoring the clinic that will be … [Read more...]
Bait Drops to Reduce Rabies Taking Place in Northern Chautauqua County
Bait drops to help reduce the presence rabies in wildlife is taking place in northern Chautauqua County this week. New York State will be doing aerial and hand distribution of baits until August 18 through the Village of Brocton, and the Towns of … [Read more...]
County Health Department Raising Awareness about Bats and Rabies
The Chautauqua County Health Department is raising awareness of the potential exposure to rabies from bats. Bats are one of the most frequently reported rabid animals that people and pets come in contact with. The Chautauqua County Environmental … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Confirm Rabid Racoon Attack in North Harmony
MAYVILLE - The Environmental Health Unit of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Humans Services received word Tuesday that the first rabid animal of 2019 has been confirmed in the County. According to a media release sent out Tuesday … [Read more...]
