ALL POTENTIAL RABIES EXPOSURES (including bites by pets) ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS OF THE ANIMAL THAT THE PATIENT WAS EXPOSED TO.

CONTACT INFORMATION:  You can reach the health department during normal business hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday excluding holidays) by calling (607)737-2019.  

To send us reports of animal bites or exposures to potentially rabid animals electronically complete this form: Rabies Exposure Report Form 

If you would like to submit a paper form, the fax number is (607)737-2059.

For after hours emergencies, you can reach the answer service at (607)737-2044.  They will contact the "on-call" staff who will attempt to review the case to determine whether authorization will be given the next business day by environmental health.   

 TITLE IV of PUBLIC HEALTH LAW - This covers Sections 2140 through 2146 of New York State Public Health Law addressing such rabies topics as compulsory vaccination, seizure and disposal, county responsibilities, and the definition of "confinement and observation".  

 PART 2 of the STATE SANITARY CODE - This covers Section 2.14 regarding the "reporting of suspected rabid animals and persons exposed to them".