Dog Tests Positive For Rabies In Calaveras County
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Key Points:
- A dog in Angels Camp, Calaveras County, tested positive for rabies after possibly contacting a skunk, prompting health officials to warn residents to vaccinate pets and avoid wild animals.
- Seven people exposed to the dog or skunk are receiving post-exposure rabies vaccines, which are highly effective if administered promptly.
- Rabies is a fatal disease transmitted through saliva, often via bites or scratches, but can be prevented with immediate medical care and up-to-date pet vaccinations.
- The infected dog was euthanized, and officials advise the public to watch for rabies symptoms in animals, including aggression, unusual behavior, drooling, paralysis, and daytime activity in typically nocturnal wildlife.
- Residents are urged to seek medical attention immediately if bitten or scratched by any animal and to maintain current rabies vaccinations for their pets to protect their households.
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