PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

On Friday, April 10, 2009 a Fox came in contact with two domestic dogs at different locations in the Briarwood Road and Malin Road area of Radnor Township. This fox later tested positive for the rabies virus.

Radnor Township's ordinance Chapter 115 Animals, require that dogs and cats three months of age must be vaccinated for the rabies virus.

Anyone whose dog or cat may come into contact with an undomesticated or unfamiliar animal should clean the wound with warm soap and water and have their pet immediately examined by a veterinarian.

Take precautions and do not let your dogs and cats outside unsupervised.

Have your pet vaccinated for rabies. Keep shots current at all times.

Call the animal control officer or police department when you spot nocturnal animals out in the day time.

Do not pet undomesticated or unfamiliar animals.

Humans who may be bitten or scratched by an undomesticated or unfamiliar animals or have come into contact with the saliva of your pet after they have encountered an animal suspected of carrying the rabies virus should

Wash the wound with warm soap and water.

Consult with your physician and together determine what if any medical treatment is necessary.

Contact the animal warden or police department