Full Notification

GROUNDHOG Tested Positive for Rabies in Raritan Township

A GROUNDHOG tested positive for rabies on OCTOBER 24, 2024 
 
Area residents who may have had contact with this groundhog any time between 10/7/24 and 10/21/24 - 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 TWP Animal Control Officer, ANIMAL CONTROL SOLUTIONS please call 908-722-1271.