Rabies alert issued by Chenango County for Preston area
PRESTON – The Chenango County Department of Public Health has announce a rabies alert after an animal in Preston tested positive.
A raccoon located on Tamarac Road in the Town of Preston was tested on March 12, 2024, by the NYS Wadsworth Laboratory and was found to have rabies. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to take the following precautions:
Do not pick up or handle any stray or wild animal.
Contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s, or the Chenango County Health Department to report animals which are behaving strangely or aggressively.
Enjoy wildlife from a distance! Do not attempt to feed, approach, or touch wild animals.
Teach children about the dangers of stray and wild animals.
Do not kill healthy appearing animals merely due to this warning.
Report any animal bites and/or scratches to your health care provider or the Chenango County Health Department.
If your pet or livestock is behaving strangely contact your veterinarian immediately.
Make sure all your dogs, cats, ferrets, and livestock are vaccinated against rabies.
If you are bitten or scratched by any animal: 1. Wash and rinse the wound thoroughly for several minutes. 2. Apply a disinfectant. 3. Seek medical attention immediately. 4. Report the bite/scratch to your health care provider or the Chenango County Health Department, (607) 337-1673.
- Information from Chenango County Health Department
A raccoon located on Tamarac Road in the Town of Preston was tested on March 12, 2024, by the NYS Wadsworth Laboratory and was found to have rabies. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to take the following precautions:
Do not pick up or handle any stray or wild animal.
Contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s, or the Chenango County Health Department to report animals which are behaving strangely or aggressively.
Enjoy wildlife from a distance! Do not attempt to feed, approach, or touch wild animals.
Teach children about the dangers of stray and wild animals.
Do not kill healthy appearing animals merely due to this warning.
Report any animal bites and/or scratches to your health care provider or the Chenango County Health Department.
If your pet or livestock is behaving strangely contact your veterinarian immediately.
Make sure all your dogs, cats, ferrets, and livestock are vaccinated against rabies.
If you are bitten or scratched by any animal: 1. Wash and rinse the wound thoroughly for several minutes. 2. Apply a disinfectant. 3. Seek medical attention immediately. 4. Report the bite/scratch to your health care provider or the Chenango County Health Department, (607) 337-1673.
- Information from Chenango County Health Department
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