Press Release
AUGUST 2nd, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CONTACT: TIM O’CONNOR
PHONE:561-355-3576
FAX:561- 355-3035
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FLORIDA GARDENS, FL—A
raccoon that attacked a
black Labrador mix in
western Lake Worth yesterday
was confirmed to be rabid by
the Florida Department of
Health Lantana Laboratory
today. There was no human
exposure in this case.
Persons in the area have
seen a number of raccoons
lately in their yards and
other areas throughout the
community. Animal Care and
Control is distributing
flyers in the area to warn
citizens to avoid contact
with all wildlife.
The dog’s rabies vaccination
had lapsed by two months and
as a result is being placed
in home quarantine for the
next six months as a
precaution.
Rabies is a deadly viral
disease that can be
prevented but not cured. The
virus attacks the nerves and
brain tissue of warm blooded
animals including people.
Persons that have been in
contact with or bitten by a
potentially rabid animal
should report to their
nearest medical provider,
hospital or Palm Beach
County Health Department at
561-840-4500.
Domestic animals, dogs, and
cats, over four months of
age are required to be
vaccinated against rabies
and wear a current rabies
license tag. Rabies shots
are available through a
veterinarian or by calling
Animal
Care and Control
at
561-233-1272.
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