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What you need to know about rabies |
Rabies is an ongoing issue in Worcester County. Rabies is a deadly viral disease of wildlife, most commonly raccoons. While not entirely preventable in the wildlife population, risks of exposure to rabies and spread of the disease can be lessened in a number of ways.
If you have been bitten or scratched by an animal, or if you find a bat in the living area of your home, or your pet has been exposed to a rabies suspect animal such as raccoons, foxes, skunks, opossums, groundhogs, stray cats, contact our office at 410-352-3234 for further assistance. For more information about about rabies and how to prevent the spread of rabies click this link: Rabies Investigations and Exposures.
Resources and information are also available on the following website: http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 16:00 |
