SPRINGWATER, N.Y. — A New York State Health Department lab has confirmed that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the Town of Springwater, according to the Livingston County Public Health Director.
The county says one person may have been exposed to the virus by this raccoon and is getting treatment to prevent infection.
Rabies is a deadly virus that is mostly found in racoons, skunks and bats in Livingston County, according to the health department.
Aggressive behavior, difficulty walking, failure to drink water or eat and excessive drooling are signs of rabies, the department says. Officials said all potential rabies exposures should be reported.
New York State Law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets have current rabies vaccinations beginning at four months of age, and any unvaccinated pet that comes into contact with a rabid animal must be kept in strict confinement for six months or be euthanized.
Livingston County offers free rabies clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets every year. You can learn more by clicking here.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Livingston County, public health director says WHEC.com.
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