Attention West River residents and pet owners: a rabies alert is in full swing as the Anne Arundel County Department of Health mounts a search for individuals who may have encountered a raccoon on Muddy Creek Road, which has tested positive for the disease.
Rabies, a fatal condition if left untreated, can be transmitted through bites or scratches from an infected wild animal or even through saliva contact with mucous membranes or open wounds—it's not something to take lightly. The rush is on to fast-track prevention, and the Department of Health's urgent situation has been echoed by the coverage from WJLA, stressing the importance of reporting potential exposures to the infected raccoon.
As reported by Eye on Annapolis, the authorities are on high alert and urge that any contact with the infected animal or any inexplicable injuries to pets prompt immediate communication with the Department of Health at 410-222-7254 during business hours or 443-481-3140 after hours for guidance on potential preventive treatment.
