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A bat has tested positive for rabies in Sauquoit. The bat was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on June 6, 2023 and positive results were reported on June 7, 2023. One person was exposed to the bat and received post exposure prophylaxis.

The Oneida County Health Department announced new car seat safety events that will be co-hosted with the Sheriff’s Office. The event locations have expanded across the county over the next two months. New car seat events will take place at the following locations: Clark Mills Fire Department, 7700 Main Street, Clark Mills on June 14th from 10 a.m. to noon and Camden Life Center, 20 Main Street, Camden on July 17th from 10 a.m. to noon.

The weather forecast looks beautiful this Memorial Day weekend and perfect to gather with friends and family for a cookout. Warmer temperatures can cause germs to flourish, and food-borne illness can be serious and sometimes life-threatening. Practicing good handling, cooking and storage can help avoid food poisoning and illness.

A skunk has tested positive for rabies in the Village of Boonville. The skunk was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on April 24, 2023 and positive results were reported on April 25, 2023. At this time, there were no reported exposures. This skunk was captured on April 21, 2023 in the Village Square in Boonville.

A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the town of Vernon. The raccoon was sent to the New York State
Department of Health Wadsworth Center for testing on April 19, 2023 and positive results were reported on
April 20, 2023. One person was exposed to the raccoon and received post exposure prophylaxis. A dog was
also exposed to the raccoon. The dog received a booster vaccine and will be quarantined for six months as there
was a lapse on routine rabies vaccinations.

The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) announced today that it has scheduled five rabies vaccination clinics throughout the remainder of the year.
The events will take place:
• April 27, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Town of Trenton Offices
• June 12, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Annsville Highway Garag
• July 24, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Vienna Town Garage
• August 21, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Rome Kennedy Arena
• October 19, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Town of Trenton Offices