Press Release
AUGUST 10th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CONTACT: TIM
O’CONNOR
561-671-4013 FAX
837-5197
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JUPITER FARMS, FL——The
first rabid animal this year
was confirmed today.
A raccoon that came in contact with two Rottweilers, Sunday,
tested positive for rabies
by the Florida State
Laboratory in Lantana. There
has been no human exposure.
The dogs sustained lacerations and are being reviewed by
Animal Care and Control that
their rabies vaccinations
are current. They face
mandatory six months of
isolated quarantine if found
non compliant.
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 in the Jupiter Farms area are being advised to avoid
contact with wildlife and
review their domestic animal
vaccination records to
assure they are current with
the rabies vaccine. Persons
who may have come in contact
with a raccoon in the area
should contact the Palm
Beach County Health
Department at 561-671-4184.
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 561-233-1200.
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