Confirmed Rabid Skunk found in Berlin

BERLIN, Md. – The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed a positive rabies case in a skunk found off Route 50 in Berlin.

The skunk was reportedly found near Tall Timber Road. If you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid skunk, contact the health department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately at 410-352-3234. Contact includes bites, scratches or other direct contact to persons or pets.

Additionally, pet owners should immediately contact Animal Control or local authorities to report sick animals and any animals acting unusually. Officials also urge maintaining the following practices to keep yourself and loved ones safe:

• Do not handle your pet if it has contact with a wild animal.
• Make sure all your pets (especially outdoor pets) have CURRENT rabies
  vaccinations.
• Do not let your pets roam free or leave food outdoors. This will attract wild and
  stray animals to your property.
• Teach children to stay away from wild animals and animals they don’t know.

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