Free Rabies Vaccine Clinics In West Norriton

The Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) will be conducting its annual low-cost Rabies Immunization Clinics on Saturdays in June for the twenty-fifth consecutive year.

As in previous years, these clinics are located throughout the county in order to ensure that resident pet owners have access to this disease prevention service.

In 2015, 575 pets were vaccinated at four Rabies Clinic Sites in Montgomery County: including Abington (251), Collegeville (139), Harleysville (120), and West Norriton (65), the county said.

With the warm weather approaching, more residents will be outside with their pets walking or hiking on trails and in parks. These activities could place county residents and their pets at a higher risk of exposure to wild animals and/or stray domestic animals that may have rabies, according to the county.

Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system. It can affect all mammals, including humans. It is usually transmitted to humans via the saliva of an infected animal. Rabies is a fatal disease once symptoms appear.

Clinic dates are as follows:

• Abington Recycling Center 2201 Florey Lane (off of Easton Road), June 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Collegeville Community Park 4th and Park Avenue, June 11, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Encore Experiences at Harleysville on Alumni Avenue (off of Main Street), June 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Padden Park (Burnside Oakland Park) Burnside Avenue and Oakland Drive) in West Norriton, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.