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z 2020 ArchiveRACOON TESTED POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN CALIFON BOROUGH

z 2020 Archive

RACOON TESTED POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN CALIFON BOROUGH

April 3, 2020

       
   
     
 

 

 

The Hunterdon County Health Department has just notified our office that a Racoon tested positive for Rabies today,  Monday, June 15 th.

 

 

 

Public Health Alert

RABIES INCIDENT

                   

CALIFON BORO

 

RESIDENTS

In the area of: Route 512 & Guinea Hollow Road

 

         RACCOON Tested Positive for Rabies

 

A raccoon tested positive for rabies on June 15, 2020.

 

Description:  Adult Raccoon

 

Area residents who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between May 27, 2020 to June 10, 2020 –  should notify their Primary Care Physician immediately or the Hunterdon Medical Center Emergency Room to discuss concerns, re: possible exposure and the need for post exposure prophylaxis treatment.

 

It is important to remember not to pick up stray animals at any time.  Saliva from infected animals should be considered infectious.

 

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus.  The virus is found in the saliva of a rabid animal and is transmitted by a bite, or possibly by saliva of an open cut or the eyes.  The disease is transmitted from animals to human or from animals to other animals.  Left untreated, humans can be protected by receiving rabies prophylaxis after exposure.

 

How can we protect ourselves from rabies?

  • Vaccinate your pets against rabies and keep vaccinations up-to-date
  • Do not feed or touch wild animals
  • Avoid contact with strays or pets other than your own

 

All owners of cats, dogs and livestock should have the vaccination against rabies through their veterinarian or through municipal rabies clinics.  For a listing of upcoming free rabies clinics, visit the Hunterdon County Department of Health Info Line website – http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/health/rabiesclinics.html

 

For more information, call 908-788-1351.  After hours and on weekends, call 908-788-1202. To reach the Califon Boro

Animal Control Officer, Tim Norton, call 908-399-1109

 

 

 
   

 

 

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