After hiring company with infected goats, NC mother speaks out about exposure
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Key Points:
- A North Carolina mother, Aylin Cruz, is raising awareness after hiring Farm Adventures Mobile Petting Zoo, which was linked to a rabies alert involving baby goats.
- Four goats tested positive for rabies after likely exposure to a skunk, and they had been present at events in Durham and other counties between July 28 and August 27.
- Cruz was notified by the health department about potential rabies exposure following her children's birthday party and is urging others to get vaccinated for peace of mind.
- The petting zoo owner confirmed all animals and staff have received rabies booster shots as a precaution.
- State officials report no human rabies cases in North Carolina since 2011, despite the recent animal exposures.
