Otsego County Department of Health

09/01/2026

BAT TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN CHERRY VALLEY

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month!

Emergencies can happen when we least expect them, but taking a few simple steps ahead of time can make a BIG difference.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing tips and resources to help you and your family become Prepared, Not Scared!

Preparedness doesn’t have to be complicated. Start small, make a plan, and add to your supplies over time.

Learn more and find preparedness resources at Ready.gov:
https://www.ready.gov/september

Find additional preparedness and home safety information from the U.S. EPA:
https://www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/september-preparedness-month

Be Prepared, Not Scared!

08/31/2026

Come see Alex and Kira at the Unadilla resource fair till 12:30! We are dry inside and have lots of produce and amazing information to share!

08/28/2026

We will be at the Unadilla Community Food Pantry this upcoming Monday (8/31) from 11 -12:30! Come learn about some of the resources our county has to offer. FREE entry to win some raffle baskets and prizes!!

08/26/2026

‼️ Pop-up free rabies clinic! 📣

Next Wednesday (9/2) from 2-4pm, we are hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic at the Roseboom Town Hall.

You do not have to be a resident of Roseboom to have your pets vaccinated.

A special thank you to the Otsego County Department of Health for providing vaccines for this clinic. Please share to help us spread the word! 🐾💜

08/22/2026

Go visit Kira at the Veterans Stand Down event being held at the Armory in Oneonta! Free for veterans with give aways and connection building! She’s there now until 2!

08/20/2026

The Otsego County Department of Health reports that a bat from the town of Butternuts has tested positive for rabies on 08/20/2026. All individuals exposed to the bat are being treated.

08/19/2026

Thanks for having us!

This Tuesday, Alex Scorzafava and Dr. Abigail Mosenthin from the Otsego Department of Heath spoke about ticks and tick borne diseases. Alex also talked about the risk of rabies. A great presentation that covered the prevalence of Lyme and other tick borne diseases in the County. Thank you.

08/19/2026

CONFIRMED MEASLES CASE IDENTIFIED IN OTSEGO COUNTY

The Otsego County Department of Health (OCDOH) is investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated resident. The resident is currently recovering at home.

OCDOH is working closely with the New York State Department of Health and local healthcare providers to identify potential exposures and notify individuals who may have been exposed. Anyone who may have been exposed will be contacted with guidance on what to do. To protect the privacy of the individual, additional identifying information will not be released.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left an area. People who are not immune to measles can become infected after being exposed.