Full Notification

A racoon that was submitted for rabies testing on March 18, 2024 has tested positive for rabies.  The racoon was captured in the vicinity of Locust Rd and Willow Rd, Bordentown Township. 
 
The Burlington County Health Department has identified two animals and (1) person who may have been exposed to this racoon.
 
 The Health Department is asking for your cooperation in this matter. 
 

1. If you have been scratched or bitten by wild life or stray cats or dogs in this neighborhood in the last month, please contact the Burlington County Health Department.
2. Check the status of your pets’ rabies vaccine. Have your pet receive a rabies booster if it spends time outdoors, outside of your supervision and has not received its latest rabies shot within the last 3 months.
3. Avoid all wild animals – especially bats, skunks, foxes, cats and raccoons. 

 
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the brain. The rabies virus lives in the saliva (spit) of infected animals and is spread from a bite or when saliva from an infected animal touches broken skin, open wounds or the lining of the mouth, nose, or eyes. Rabies in certain animals—especially wildlife—is common in New Jersey.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Burlington County Health Department at 609-265-5548.
 
For additional information, on rabies see: http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/.