CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Health officials are warning residents after two raccoons tested positive for rabies near Round Valley Reservoir in Clinton Township on Sept. 17.
The Hunterdon County Department of Health said anyone who may have had contact with the raccoons between Aug. 29 and Sept. 12 should contact their primary care physician or the Hunterdon Medical Center Emergency Room immediately to discuss possible exposure and the need for post-exposure prophylaxis treatment.
Officials reminded residents not to pick up stray animals, as saliva from infected animals can transmit rabies.
Pet and livestock owners are urged to ensure their animals are vaccinated against rabies through their veterinarian or municipal rabies clinics. A list of upcoming free rabies clinics is available at co.hunterdon.nj.us/health/rabiesclinics.html.
For more information, residents can call the Hunterdon County Department of Health at 908-788-1351, or 908-788-1202 after hours and on weekends. Clinton Township Animal Control Officer can be reached at Animal Control Solutions at 908-722-1271.
