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Drive-Thru Clinic To Offer Rabies Vaccines Wednesday In Geneva
The county is set to offer rabies vaccinations from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday in Geneva.
GENEVA, IL — Kane County residents can take their pets for rabies vaccines at a clinic Wednesday in Geneva.
Kane County Animal Control staff will use a drive-thru system to keep workers and residents safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. The clinic is scheduled to run from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kane County Animal Control building at 4060 Keslinger Road in Geneva.
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Volunteers and workers from the county's Animal Control division will take pets from residents' vehicles to the exam station, where a doctor will perform tests and administer vaccinations, according to a news release.
Residents do not have to exit their vehicles, but officials are asking everyone to wear a mask while parked at the clinic.
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After medical crews conduct the exams and administer vaccinations, a veterinarian will speak to pet owners in their vehicles, the release states.
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A similar drive-thru clinic in June provided vaccinations for more than 160 cats and dogs, officials said.
Animal control staff members will be wearing masks, gloves and medical-grade tops to keep pets and their owners safe, the release states. The exam station will be cleaned in between each client. Officials are asking pet owners to wear a mask and remain in their cars at the clinic.
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A one-year rabies vaccine will cost $20 for neutered pets, $35 for non-neutered pets, and $10 for seniors with pets. Pet owners can also purchase microchip identification tags for $15, the release states.
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