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Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was found near West Woodschurch Road in Readington Township and tested positive for rabies on Friday, August 5, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the skunk between Sunday, July 17 and Sunday, July 31 to see their primary care physician to determine whether there is a need for prophylaxis treatment. Officials also remind residents to never pick up stray animals, as saliva from a rabid animal is cons…

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Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was located in the vicinity of Charlestown and Black Brook Roads in Hampton Borough and tested positive for rabies on Tuesday, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the skunk between August 14 and August 28 to see their primary care physician to determine whether there is a need for prophylaxis treatment. Officials also remind residents to never pick up stray animals, as saliva from a rabid animal can be considered infect…

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by Valerie Musson