DOH- Hamilton issues rabies alert

DOH-Hamilton Contributor The Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County (DOH-Hamilton) is issuing a rabies alert in Hamilton County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in an unvaccinated pet cat that died suddenly in an area north of Jennings off Northwest 27th Boulevard on Wednesday, May 6. DOH- Hamilton is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies is 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 pos