JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) on Thursday issued a rabies alert for the Westside space of Duval County after a rabid cat was discovered within the space. The alert is in impact by Aug. 1.
The rabies alert space is bordered on the north by HWY 134, on the south by Sandler Road, on the east by the Old Middleburg Road S, and west by HWY 23/First Coast Expressway.
As a precaution, pet homeowners ought to at all times keep management of their pets and make sure that every has obtained present rabies immunization photographs from a licensed veterinarian, in accordance with the well being division.
Take the next precautions to stop rabies publicity:
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Immunize your pets and livestock primarily based in your veterinarian’s really helpful schedule.
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Keep pets underneath direct supervision and on a leash, and hold livestock secured in your property. If an animal bites your pet or livestock, search veterinary help for the animal instantly and speak to Animal Care and Protective Services at (904) 630-CITY (2489).
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Avoid contact with wild or stray animals. Do not deal with, feed, or unintentionally entice them with out of doors pet meals, open rubbish cans, or different sources of meals. If you’ve been bitten or scratched by a wild or home animal, search medical consideration, and report the harm to DOH-Duval by calling (904) 253-1280. · Never undertake wild animals or convey them into your home; as a substitute, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
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Call your native animal management company to take away any stray animals out of your neighborhood. Contact Animal Care and Protective Services at (904) 630-CITY (2489). · Prevent wildlife, together with bats, from coming into residing quarters or occupied areas in houses, colleges, and different comparable areas the place they could are available contact with folks and pets.
For extra data on rabies, please go to FloridaHealth.gov/Rabies or contact DOH-Duval at (904) 253-1280.
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