The Calvert County Health Department is sponsoring rabies clinics in October, offering free rabies vaccination for county pets. Free clinics will be held at Northern High School on Saturday, October 5; Huntingtown High School on Saturday, October 19; and Patuxent High School on Saturday, October 26. Clinics will be open from 10 am to noon. Proof of prior vaccination is required to receive the three-year vaccine. Eligible pets include cats, dogs and ferret in carriers or on leashes and muzzled if necessary. Feral or stray animals cannot be accommodated. Calvert County pet licenses will also be available at the rabies clinics. Pet licenses are $7 for spayed or neutered pets (proof required) and $20 for those not spayed or neutered. During the October 5 clinic at Northern High School, the Health Department will also be providing influenza vaccines. With one trip to Northern High, you can protect your pets and yourself. Rabies vaccines for pets are free. People may receive flu vaccinations (shots or nasal spray) at a cost of $20 per person. For more information, call the Calvert County Health Department at 410-535-5400 or 410-535-3922. Visit online at www.calverthealth.org.
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