Everyone knows the importance of keeping our
families healthy. But, many of us don’t
think about rabies when it comes to protecting the ones we love. Recently, skunk rabies cases have been on the
increase right here in Colorado. Other
animals like bats and foxes can also carry the virus. These unwanted intruders
can get into your yard and on your property, putting you and your family at
risk. As of August 10, 2012, there have
been 131 confirmed
rabid wild animal cases in Colorado. The best way to keep your family and
pets safe is to make sure all your pets have been immunized for rabies.
JCPH urges all pet owners to make sure their pets have current rabies shots
and to keep their pets from roaming free. Please report any incidents to the Jefferson
County Animal Control office, call 303-271-5070 or email, Animal-Control@jeffco.us
- For more information on animal borne disease and
prevention, call Jefferson
County Public Health Zoonosis Program at 303-271-5730 or 303-271-5700.
- Information is also available on the Colorado
Department of Health and Environment web site: www.cdphe.state.co.us
or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov.
Get more information
about World Rabies Day here.
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