Press Releases

The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) announced today that it has scheduled a rabies vaccination clinic this month in Rome. The event will take place on March 25, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rome Kennedy Arena. Appointments are required for the clinic and can be made by calling 315-798-5064 or online at oneidacountyny.gov/rabies. A $10 donation per pet is requested to help with costs.

The Oneida County Health Department announced today several car seat safety events that it will be co-hosting with the Sheriff’s Office beginning in February.
The event locations will be in various locations across the county over the next few months. 

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Rome. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing and positive results were reported on February 13, 2024.  There are no known exposures to this raccoon.

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Holland Patent. The raccoon was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on January 30, 2024 and positive results were reported on January 31, 2024.  There are no known exposures. 

A fox that attacked multiple residents in the City of Rome last week has been captured and tested positive for rabies. The fox was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on Jan. 16 and positive results were reported on Jan. 17. Four people were exposed to the fox and have received post exposure prophylaxis.

A fox has attacked three people in the City of Rome today, specifically west along the Mohawk River and east of Black River Boulevard. This fox is still loose, and there is a risk that it may attack others. The Rome Police Department has been contacted and is attempting to locate the animal.