Rabies Alert Remains In Effect For All Of Escambia County

December 29, 2019

A rabies alert remains in effect for all of Escambia County.

In early December, the health department received a positive test result for rabies in a raccoon which was anonymously left in a box outside of a local wildlife sanctuary. The name of the sanctuary was not released.

The Florida Department of Health said all residents and visitors in Escambia County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. The public is asked to maintain a heightened awareness that rabies is active in Escambia County.

The FDOH-Escambia said the individual(s) who left the raccoon should be immediately evaluated by a medical professional for rabies exposure. They are also requested to contact FDOH-Escambia’s Epidemiology Program staff by calling (850) 595-6683. Also, individuals who have been bitten or scratched by a raccoon, or other animal whose rabies vaccination status is unknown, should be immediately evaluated by a medical professional and report the injury to the the health department at (850) 595-6700.

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2 Responses to “Rabies Alert Remains In Effect For All Of Escambia County”

  1. deBugger on December 29th, 2019 6:46 am

    my contribution:

    there’s a pack of rabid racoons
    in ’scambia county
    snarlin’ & a foamin’ @ their mouths
    runnin’ ’round east west north & south
    you’d best beware
    when you’re walking around out there
    keep a stick by your side
    don’t you break your stride
    Rabid Racoons, such a sight to see,
    Rabid Racoons, keep away from me.

  2. Pop on December 29th, 2019 5:45 am

    So if we run across one what are we supposed to do? We all know if we dispatch it we could possibly end up on TV!

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