The Paramus Board of Health will conduct its free rabies immunization clinic

The Paramus Board of Health will conduct its free rabies immunization clinic for dogs and cats according to John Hopper, Borough Health Officer, on Wednesday,May 6th (dogs only) and Thursday, May 7th (cats only) from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The clinic will be held at the Life Safety Building on Carlough Drive.
 Rabies vaccination with a three year duration of immunity will be used.
However, dogs and cats which are less than twelve months of age and those with no
previous history of vaccination will require re-immunization one year later. All pets must
be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrying

container.

This program is basically for all newly licensed dogs and cats and all pets whose
last rabies shots were in 2006. However, the State Health Department has recommended
that despite the three year duration of immunity for the vaccine, that pet owners are
advised to bring their animals back to be revaccinated every two years instead of every
three years. This will ensure a good overlap in immunity and prevent pet owners from
missing the three year revaccination date and having the pet’s vaccination expire.
State law makes rabies vaccination of dogs and cats mandatory prior to the

issuance of a license.

Board of Health President, Kathleen Rinaldi, urges all residents to take
advantage of this free clinic for the sake of the health of our families and our pets.