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Rabies Program

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Craig P. Umbel, LEHS

Craig P. Umbel, LEHS

Director of Environmental Health

Room 102
Phone: 301-334-7760
FAX: 301-334-7769
E-Mail: environmental.health
@maryland.gov

Hours of Operation:
Mon. – Fri. 8:00am – 5:00pm

Garrett County Rabies Program

IMPORTANT: Garrett County experienced two cases of rabies in 2022, and one case in 2021. Protect your pets and your family from the threat of this disease by bringing your dogs, cats, and ferrets to the clinic in your area. Cost per animal – $5.00.

  • Deer Park Fire Department
    • Monday 5-6 p.m. – 9/11/2023
  • Grantsville Elementary School
    • Tuesday 5-6 p.m. – 9/12/2023
  • GC Fairgrounds Ag Heritage Hall
    • Wednesday 5-6 p.m. – 9/13/2023
  • Garrett County Health Department (Oakland)
    • Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. – 9/14/2023

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Form Rabies

It is important to remember that if your pet is exposed to a wild animal, do not handle your pet within two hours after contact. However, if it is necessary, wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after contact. If you have been bitten by a wild animal that cannot be captured or exposed to an animal suspected of having rabies, seek medical treatment immediately. Persons with questions regarding rabies or rabies clinics should call Environmental Health Services at 301-334-7760.

Only pets under the control of a responsible person may be brought to the clinic. Dogs MUST be on a leash. Cats and ferrets MUST be in a cage or tightly secured box with air holes. If a cage/carrier is not available cats MUST be carried in a pillowcase or suitable cloth sack. No other animals will be vaccinated.

 

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Picture: Happy Dog

Official Recommendation from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for dogs, cats, and ferrets 3 months and older:

PET VACCINATE
Puppies, Kittens & Ferrets
(under 1 year)
3 months of age &
revaccinate after 12 months.
Dogs & Cats
(Over 1 year)
Vaccinate every 3 years after
first series has been completed.
Ferrets Must be vaccinated every year

*Maryland State Law requires all dogs, cats & ferrets over the age of 4 months to be vaccinated against rabies.

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Recent Rabies Program News

Second Case of Rabies for 2023 Confirmed in Garrett County

Second Case of Rabies for 2023 Confirmed in Garrett County

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the county’s second case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for 2023. The encounter occurred near Dry Run Road on...

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