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New Jersey rabies incidents expand
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New Jersey rabies incidents expand
In late July, a Glassboro resident reported being resident, Kevin Tucker, was bitten by a raccoon that appeared rabid, displayed classic signs of rabies. The animal was captured and later confirmed positive for the virus, prompting local health officials to advise the public to avoid wildlife contact search for a possible second raccoon involved. The same period saw a rabid bat removed from a Haddonfield home; although no human exposure occurred, three resident cats received booster vaccinations and keep pets vaccinated. a 45‑day observation period. By early August, state health officials expanded the coverage to include a separate rabid bat removal in Haddonfield and confirmed that the raccoon involved in the July bite tested positive for rabies. The report also provided reiterated statewide statistics—174 animal rabies cases reported the previous year and 26 more by additional cases through March—and reiterated guidance for pet owners emphasized that the last human rabies case in New Jersey was in 1997. A new incident emerged on August 7 in Atlantic County, where a groundhog that had bitten a homeowner and two outdoor cats tested positive for rabies, marking the second rabid wildlife identified in the county this year. Across all events, authorities continue to urge residents to avoid contact with wild animals, keep pets up‑to‑date on vaccinations, secure trash and food to limit wildlife encounters. pet food, and seek prompt medical care after any bite or scratch.
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