[MNC-list] Fw: Help Prevent Rabies Virus

[Kevin Smith]

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From: Emily Kehoe <Emily.Kehoe at phila.gov>
Date: Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 11:11 AM
Subject: Help Prevent Rabies Virus
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Good morning,



The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has identified a recent
increase in raccoons infected with rabies in the Roxborough and Manayunk
neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Bites and non-bite exposures (scratches,
saliva getting into eyes, nose, mouth or an open wound) to raccoons or
other wild or feral animals, including bats, should be reported to PDPH by
calling *215-685-6741*.



If you had contact with an animal that may be rabid, you should get a
post-exposure series of four vaccinations and an initial dose of rabies
immune globulin as soon as possible. Rabies is a fatal but preventable
disease. The series is effective at preventing rabies and should be
administered when:

   - The animal’s location is unknown/uncertain
   - The animal tests positive for rabies
   - Dogs, cats or ferrets are NOT observed healthy after 10 days or NOT
   rabies tested

To keep your pets safe, ensure they are leashed and within view when
outside and up-to-date on vaccines.



Additional information can be found here:

https://www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/report-a-health-or-safety-concern/report-an-animal-bite/

https://hip.phila.gov/disease-control/animal-bites/



If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.



Thanks,

Emily



*Emily Kehoe, MPH *(she/her/hers)

Surveillance Coordinator

Division of Disease Control | Acute Communicable Disease Program

Philadelphia Department of Public Health

1101 Market St. 12th Floor | Philadelphia, PA 19107

215.685.6457 (p) | 215.238.6947 (f)

Emily.Kehoe at phila.gov


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