Full Notification

Public Health Alert - RABIES INCIDENT
 
RARITAN TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
In the area of: County Route 523, Wisteria Court, Stillwater Lane
And Village Glen Road
 
Skunk Tested Positive for Rabies
 
A skunk tested positive for rabies on February 15, 2023
 
Description: Adult Skunk
 
Area residents who may have had contact with this skunk any time between January 31, 2023 to Februrary 13, 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.