Oswego County Announces 2026 Rabies Clinic Schedule

Health department encourages residents to protect themselves and pets by staying up to date on vaccinations.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Oswego County Health Department has announced its 2026 rabies vaccination clinic schedule, with clinics scheduled on several Wednesdays throughout the year. The clinics will be held by appointment only, and residents are encouraged to get their pets vaccinated to protect against the nearly always fatal rabies virus.

Why it matters

Rabies is a serious public health concern, as it can infect any mammal and is nearly always fatal if left untreated. The rabies vaccination clinics provide an important service to the community by making it convenient and affordable for residents to keep their pets up to date on their rabies shots, which is required by New York state law.

The details

The rabies clinics will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. by appointment only. Residents can call 315-349-3564 one week prior to each clinic to schedule an appointment. There is a suggested donation of $7 per pet, and pets must be at least 3 months old to receive the vaccine. Proof of previous vaccination is required to qualify for a 3-year certificate.

  • The clinics will be held on March 25, May 6, May 20, June 10, July 8, August 5, September 16, and October 14, 2026.
  • Appointment phone lines will open exactly one week prior to each clinic.

The players

Oswego County Health Department

The local public health agency responsible for organizing the rabies vaccination clinics and overseeing rabies prevention efforts in the county.

Katelyn Parkhurst

The Oswego County Director of Environmental Health, who emphasized the importance of pet owners keeping their animals up to date on rabies vaccinations.

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What they’re saying

“Rabies is a viral disease that can infect any mammal and it is nearly always fatal. The best way to protect your family against rabies is to ensure your pets are up to date on their vaccines.”

— Katelyn Parkhurst, Oswego County Director of Environmental Health (oswegocountytoday.com)

What’s next

Residents can call 315-349-3564 starting one week before each scheduled rabies clinic to make an appointment.

The takeaway

Keeping pets up to date on rabies vaccinations is a critical public health measure, and the Oswego County Health Department's rabies clinics make it convenient and affordable for residents to protect their animals and themselves against this deadly virus.