Published on October 21, 2019
Clinics Set for 23 Towns from Oct. 26 Through Dec. 14
There will be plenty of opportunities across Morris County over the next seven weeks to get your pets vaccinated for rabies in 2019, with many towns in Morris County set to host rabies clinics.(JPG, 19KB)
Rabies is an infectious disease caused by the rabies virus. Animals infected with rabies display strange behavior such as aggression, and signs of neurologic impairment including vocalization, circling, and paralysis.
People who are bitten by, or have had contact with saliva from an animal should notify the local health department having jurisdiction where the animal is located and seek medical care.
Rabies clinics in the county will be held at the following locations:
Visit the county Office of Health Management site for information on rabies, plus clinic times, addresses and contact phone numbers. Reach out to your town's health department if you don't see it on the list.
Animal experts say you should report confirmed or suspected cases of rabies immediately to your Local Health Department.
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A directory of local health agencies is posted at www.localhealth.nj.gov or you can contact them through your local police departments in the event of an emergency.