Press Releases

National Public Health Week is celebrated the first week in April annually. It’s a time to recognize and highlight the contributions of public health. The public health system is not just the employees who work at the health department but also the health care providers in our community, community agencies including public safety, environmental, educational, youth development, human services and more. The public health system also includes you.

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 on March 18, 2024 and positive results were reported on March 19, 2024. One dog was exposed to this raccoon and received a booster vaccine.

The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) announced today that it has scheduled rabies vaccination clinics through August.

A cow has tested positive for rabies in Lee Center. The cow was sent today to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing and positive results were received. Two people were exposed to the cow and have received post exposure prophylaxis.

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 ocgov.net/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.