Suwannee Department of Health issues rabies alert

Florida Department of Health Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a fox that was killed in the west central area of County Road 136 West in Suwannee County on Sunday, April 14. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies may be currently present in the wild animal population. People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals (e,g., raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes), which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment. If you are exposed to