Full Notification

Public Health Alert   
RABIES INCIDENT  (RARITAN TOWNSHIP)
 
RESIDENTS
In the area of:
Amwell Road, Sugar Maple & Primrose Lanes and Homestead Place
 
Raccoon Tested Positive for Rabies
 
A Raccoon tested positive for rabies on 1/27/2023.
 
Description: Wild raccoon with normal markings approximately 16 inches long, weighing 8 or 9 lbs., with erratic, aggressive behavior.
 
Area residents who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between January 11, 2023 to January 25, 2023 -  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.
 
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
Raritan Township Animal Control Officer, Animal Control Solutions, call (908) 722-1271.