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WATCH OUT: Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County WATCH OUT: Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Watch OUT: Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A public health alert has been issued in Hunterdon County where a rabid skunk was found. The skunk tested positive for rabies in Raritan Township on Wednesday, Feb. 15, according to the Hunterdon County Health Department. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus. The rabid animal had been in the area of County Route 523, Wisteria Court, Stillwater Lane and Village Glen Road, health officials said. Residents who may have had contact with this skunk between Jan. 31 and Feb. 13 should notify their primary care physician immediately. 
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…
Pilot Hospitalized In Hunterdon County Plane Crash (UPDATE) Pilot Hospitalized In Hunterdon County Plane Crash (UPDATE)
Pilot Hospitalized In Hunterdon County Plane Crash (Update) A pilot was hospitalized following a plane crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said. Troopers responded to Sky Manor Airport in Alexandria Township just before 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. The pilot self-extricated as the aircraft crashed into a field just off Sky Manor Road and was taken to Hunterdon Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Quakertown Fire Company, which also responded. A small fuel leak required the assistance of the Hunterdon County Health Department and HazMat Team, as well as C…
Two Within A Month: Second Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Two Within A Month: Second Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Two Within A Month: Second Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Another raccoon in Hunterdon County has tested positive for the rabies virus, local health officials said Tuesday. This time, the raccoon was found near Church, Phillips, and Riegelsville Roads in Holland Township, the Hunterdon County Health Department said. Anyone who may have had contact with the raccoon between April 30 and May 13 is encouraged to contact their primary care physician or the Hunterdon County Medical Center Emergency Room to discuss possible exposure concerns and the need for post-exposure prophylaxis treatment. “It is important to remember not to pick up stray animals a…
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A raccoon in Hunterdon County has tested positive for the rabies virus, local health officials said Tuesday. The raccoon was found near Madison Avenue in Raritan Township, the Hunterdon County Health Department said. Anyone who may have had contact with the raccoon between April 10 and April 24 is encouraged to contact their primary care physician or the Hunterdon County Medical Center Emergency Room to discuss possible exposure concerns and the need for post-exposure prophylaxis treatment. Owners of cats, dogs and livestock should be vaccinated against the virus through their veterinarian…
Hunterdon County Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies Hunterdon County Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies
Hunterdon County Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies A skunk tested positive for rabies in Tewksbury Township, health officials said. The animal was located in the vicinity of Fox Hill Road and tested positive for rabies on Monday, April 21, officials said. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the skunk between April 2 and April 16 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 infectious. Those interested in attending a free rabies clinic can view the…
Hunterdon County Fox Tests Positive For Rabies Hunterdon County Fox Tests Positive For Rabies
Hunterdon County Fox Tests Positive For Rabies A fox tested positive for rabies in Bethlehem Township, health officials said. The animal was located in the vicinity of Black Brook Road and Hackett Road and tested positive for rabies on Thursday. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the fox between Dec. 26 and Jan. 10 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 infectious. Those interested in attending a free rabies clinic can view the list of …