DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Department of Health is warning residents that may have been exposed or had a pet exposed to a rabid raccoon in Dauphin County.
According to Brittany Lauffer, a public information officer with the Department of Health, a rabid raccoon was found on February 18 in Wildwood Park.
The raccoon attacked a person on that date, and was confirmed positive with rabies on February 19.
Anyone with human exposure to the animal is encouraged to call either the Dauphin County State Health Center on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
They can be reached at 717-346-1470 or at 1-877-PA-HEALTH for after hours calls.
Anyone with a pet who may have been exposed to the animal is asked to contact their veterinarian for advice on how to protect your pet and family.
