HANOVER, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is notifying residents of a confirmed rabid kitten found in the Hanover area last month.
According to a posted flyer, the DOH said the kitten was found in the area of the 200 block of Fame Avenue on June 17.
The flyer says that anyone with a bite or other significant human exposure to the saliva or central nervous system fluid from the kitten should contact the Adams County State Health Center at 717-334-2112 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. As of now, the DOH said nine people who may have been in contact with the kitten were sent for appropriate rabies post-exposure treatment.
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The DOH added that anyone with a pet that was injured by the animal should contact their veterinarian for advice on how to protect themselves and their family. All pet owners should make sure their pets that can be vaccinated are currently vaccinated against rabies. The DOH also said that all pets should avoid contact with wild or stray animals, especially bats, raccoons, foxes and skunks.