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Rabies Prevention aggressive, and animals that are active cardboard under the container
only at night may appear during the to trap the bat inside. Tape the
and Vaccination day. Rabid animals may stagger, drool, cardboard to the container and

or become paralyzed. The diagnosis of contact the Caroline County
Spring Rabies Clinics rabies is made by examining brain tissue Health Department for guidance.
May 7 at the Greater Impact Church from the suspected rabid animal.
Any suspected exposure to a rabid
(13699 Greensboro Rd., Greensboro)
To avoid being exposed to rabies: animal should be reported immediately
5PM-7PM** to the Caroline County Health Depart-
• Have your dogs, cats, ferrets,
June 4 at the Health & Public Services and livestock vaccinated against ment at 410-479-8045.
Building (403 S. 7th St., Denton) rabies
5PM-7PM**
• Keep your pet under your
**These are drive-thru clinics by control at all times, especially
appointment only. when traveling
Please call 410-479-8045 to schedule an • Enjoy wildlife from a distance
appointment. Keep all animals leashed and do not feed wildlife
while inside the vehicle and cages. All • Avoid sick animals and any that Trophies • Plaques
animals must be under the control of a are acting in an unusual manner Acrylics • Medallions
responsible adult.
• Cover garbage cans securely and
Rabies is an acute, progressive viral do not leave pet food outside Call us about your
project or event
infection that nearly always results in
• Do not relocate wildlife
fatal encephalitis. An exposure to the Recognize Excellence
• Prevent bats from entering your
rabies virus may occur when a person is Reward Achievement
home.
bitten by or exposed to saliva of a rabid
5 to7 day turn around time

animal. The disease is prevented with a • If you find a bat in your home,

four dose rabies vaccine series admin- do not touch it. Bats found in the All work done on premises
istered over a period of 14 days and a home should be safely collected,
dose of rabies immunoglobulin given if possible, and tested for rabies. Engraving983@aol.com
at the beginning of the series. Each year, Only let a bat go if you are sure 410-479-8330
approximately 900 Marylanders receive no people or household pets Fax: 410-479-8442
preventive vaccinations aft er exposure have had any contact with it. If Hours: 10-5 Mon. - Fri.
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exposure and catch it by placing

Animals with rabies often show changes
a small box, bowl, or can over
in behavior. Wild animals may act PART-TIME BARTENDER
the bat once it has landed to
friendly, domestic animals may become
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Experienced and dependable
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