Press Releases

Oneida County Health Department Urges Residnets to Recognize Signs of Rabies
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Kirkland and a bat tested positive for rabies in Rome. Both animals were sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on January 12, 2021 and positive results were reported on January 13, 2021.  A cat was exposed to the bat and received a booster. No people were exposed to either animal.

Oneida County Health Department Urges Residents to Recognize Signs of Rabies
A cow has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Trenton. The cow was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center Laboratory for testing on October 15, 2020 and positive results reported the following day. Three people who were exposed to the cow are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis.

The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 21, 2020 at the Deerfield Fire Station in Utica.

Sessions Held on Sept. 23 & 30 in Utica
The Oneida County Health Department and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting two car seat safety events this month as part of Child Passenger Safety Week.
The first event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 23, 2020 and the following event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on September 30, 2020. Both events will take place at the Deerfield Fire Station in Utica. Car seats will be available to income-qualified candidates by appointment only. For those already in possession of a car seat, a certified technician will be available to check that it is installed properly.

Oneida County Health Department Urges Residents to Recognize Signs of Rabies
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Marcy. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on September 8, 2020 and positive results reported the following day. One person and two dogs had exposure to the raccoon. The person is receiving post exposure prophylaxis. The dogs were up to date on vaccinations and will get a booster.

Oneida County Health Department Urges Residents to Recognize Signs of Rabies
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Westmoreland. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on August 19, 2020 and positive results were reported on August 20, 2020. Three dogs were exposed to the raccoon.