A kitten that was submitted for rabies testing on July 25 has tested positive for rabies. The kitten was in the vicinity of Eaves Mill Road, Route 541 and Route 70 in Medford Township. The Burlington County Health Department is concerned that some individuals may have been in contact with this kitten.
The health department is in the affected neighborhoods today informing residents about the kitten.
To date, the Burlington County Health Department has determined that three cats, one dog and 13 individuals have been exposed. All individuals have been advised to receive treatment and the dogs and cats will be follow strict public health precautions and will be evaluated for six months for possible rabies.
The Health Department is asking for your cooperation in this matter.
If you have been scratched or bitten by wild life animals or stray cats or dogs in this neighborhood in the last month, please contact the Burlington County Health Department.
Check the status of your pets’ rabies vaccine. Have your pet receive a rabies booster if it spends time outdoors, outside of your supervision and has not received its latest rabies shot within the last three months.
Do not feed stray cats in the neighborhood. Avoid all wild animals — especially bats, skunks, foxes, cats and raccoons.
Anyone with questions or concerns can contact Frank Okyere at (609) 265–5531.
