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Rabies Prevention contact the Caroline County Health Department for
guidance.
and Vaccination
Any suspected exposure to a rabid animal should be reported
immediately to the Caroline County Health Department at
Fall Rabies Clinics: Fee: $5 410-479-8045.
Tuesday, September 27 / 5-7 PM*
Health & Public Services Building (403 S. 7th St., Denton)
Rain Date: October 4, same location & time
Back-to-School
*THIS IS A DRIVE-THRU CLINIC, BY APPOINTMENT
ONLY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19. Please call 410-479-
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Please keep all animals leashed while inside the vehicle and
cages. All animals must be under the control of a responsible
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occur when a person is bitten by or exposed to saliva of a rabid 410-479-2833 combined

animal. The disease is prevented with a four dose rabies vaccine experience
series administered over a period of 14 days and a dose of rabies Appointments Appreciated
immunoglobulin given at the beginning of the series. Each year, Walk-Ins Welcome
approximately 900 Marylanders receive preventive vaccinations Tues-Fri. 9-7
after exposure to a rabid or potentially rabid animal. Stylists: Ann Draper and Wed., Closed;

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Animals with rabies oft en show changes in behavior. Wild
animals may act friendly, domestic animals may become
aggressive, and animals that are active only at night may appear
during the day. Rabid animals may stagger, drool, or become

paralyzed. The diagnosis of rabies is made by examining brain SAVE THE DATE!
tissue from the suspected rabid animal.
To avoid being exposed to rabies:
• Have your dogs, cats, ferrets, and livestock vaccinated
against rabies Ho wl-O-Ween
• Keep your pet under your control at all times,
especially when traveling
• Enjoy wildlife from a distance and do not feed wildlife

• Avoid sick animals and any that are acting in an
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• Cover garbage cans securely and do not leave pet food
outside
• Do not relocate wildlife
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• Prevent bats from entering your home.
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found in the home should be safely collected, if
possible, and tested for rabies. Only let a bat go if october 22, 2022
you are sure no people or household pets have had 9 am start
any contact with it. If it is alive, protect yourself from martin sutton memorial park
exposure and catch it by placing a small box, bowl, or ridgely, maryland
can over the bat once it has landed to roost, and then
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