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Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH A raccoon in Hunterdon County tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, Oct. 16, authorities said. The racoon was in the area of Ramsey Road in Clinton Township, the Department of Health said. Area residents who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between Friday, Sept. 27 and Friday, Oct. 11 should notify their primary care physician immediately or the Hunterdon Medical Center Emergency Room to discuss concerns, the Department of Health said. Residents are reminded not to pick up stray animals at any time since saliva from infected animals should be considered infectious, the De…