Otsego County Department of Health

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.

08/11/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Otsego County has one of the higher rates of adult smoking in New York State.

Smoking increases the risk of many serious health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, chronic lung disease, and more. The good news is that quitting can improve your health at any age.

If you're ready to quit, or just thinking about it, free smoking cessation resources are available right here in our community.

Check out the attached flyers to learn more and take the first step toward a healthier future!

Find this data here: https://apps.health.ny.gov/public/tabvis/PHIG_Public/chirs/reports/

08/10/2026

Pop-up FREE rabies vaccine clinic!

‼️ Pop-up free rabies clinic! 📣

This Wednesday (8/12) from 9-11am, we will host a free rabies vaccination clinic at the Springfield Center Community Center in response to a recent rabies positive skunk found in the area.

You do not have to be a resident of Springfield 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! 🐾💜

08/06/2026

Find our Monthly Disease Surveillance Report for the month of July here: https://cms2.revize.com/revize/otsegocountynynew/Disease%20Surveillance%20&%20Response%20Report%20July%202026.pdf?t=202608060949540

All past reports can be found here: https://otsegocountyny.gov/departments/d-m/health_department/monthly_disease_surveillance_report.php

08/06/2026

Congratulations to our community health worker Laura Bryant, LPN on receiving the Otsego County Outstanding Employee Award.

We are very lucky to have someone like Laura on our team!

08/05/2026

The Otsego County Department of Health reports that a skunk from the town of Springfield has tested positive for rabies on 08/05/2026. All animals exposed to the skunk are being treated.

For any questions please call our department at 607-547-4230.

For up-to-date rabies information, including a map of where we have had positive cases this year, please visit: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/811bf16e0871430abf71178278f656f8