The Franklin County health Department has issued
a rabies alert the after they received confirmation of a wild fox in Apalachicola .
The
animal was found near Center Street
Rabies
is a fatal disease it can be spread through a bite or scratch or even through
the saliva of an infected animal.
The
health department is urging all pet owners to make sure their animals rabies
shots are up to date.
To
avoid rabies, supervise your animals when they are outdoors.
Don’t
let pets “roam the neighborhood.”
Stay
away from stray or wild animals!
Do
not touch dogs or cats that are not yours.
Never
touch a bat and Never feed raccoons.
Raccoons
are a high-risk rabies vector and feeding them diminishes their fear of humans
and encourages them to frequent areas where they may come into contact with
your family or pets.
If
you see a wild or stray animal that you feel might be infected – call the Franklin County
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