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June 16, 2005

Groundhog found in Iselin tested positive for rabies

Woodbridge Township Health Department has issued a rabies advisory, effective immediately, Mayor Frank G. Pelzman has announced .

“A positive case of rabies was found in a groundhog caught June 13, 2005, in the vicinity of Winding Road, Iselin,” says Mayor Pelzman. “On the advice of our Health Department, we are issuing the following set of recommendations to prevent the spread of the disease among humans and domestic animals.”

If you believe you may have come in close contact with the groundhog please call the Health Department immediately at 732-855-0600 ext. 5027.

• Rabies can affect any warm-blooded animal. Do not come in close contact with stray or wild animals and do not let your children play with any wildlife or feed them.

• Be cautions when there is wildlife nearby. An animal affected with rabies will deviate from its normal behavior. If you see a wild animal acting erratic or unusual contact the Woodbridge Township Health Department/Animal Control at 732-855-0600 ext. 5007.

4) Make sure your pets are current with their rabies vaccine. If they are not current, please take them to your veterinarian immediately for a rabies vaccine.

• Do not feed your pets outside. This will attract wildlife to your home.

• If you are bitten by an animal, especially one that is acting erratic or unusual, contain the animal if you can do so safely or get a good description of the animal for later identification. Then cleanse the wound, seek medical attention and contact the Health Department at 732-855-0600 ext. 5027 immediately.