Rabies Investigations | Schenectady County Public Health Services
Resource Name:Rabies Investigations | Schenectady County Public Health Services
address
107 Nott Terrace, Suite 306, Schenectady, NY 12308
Eligibility
Schenectady County residents with an animal bite, scratch, exposure to or contact with the mucous membranes of a suspect animal
Required documents
Referrals are required of health care practitioners, or emergency rooms.
(518) 386-2810
Voice
(518) 386-2824
Voice
Application process
Call for Information
Fees
No Cost
Service area
Schenectady, NY
The Environmental Health unit is responsible for investigation of all domestic and wild animal bites for the prevention of rabies. Bite investigations include proper follow-up and quarantine and/or euthanasia of suspect animals to prevent the transmission of rabies to humans. The program also administers quarterly vaccination clinics for cats dogs and ferrets.
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Providing organization
Schenectady County Public Health Services