Autauga County Fox Tests Positive for Rabies, Prompting Boosters for 2 Vaccinated Dogs
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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 18
Autauga County Fox Tests Positive for Rabies, Prompting Boosters for 2 Vaccinated Dogs
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Aug 18
Summary
A wild fox found near U.S. Highway 82 and Autauga County Road 1 in Autauga County tested positive for rabies after a property owner reported abnormal behavior and difficulty moving.
State health officials said the fox was safely euthanized and submitted for lab testing, and no human exposure was identified in the incident.
Two vaccinated domestic dogs were deemed potentially exposed, and all animals on the property are receiving rabies booster shots as a precaution.
Alabama requires dogs, cats and ferrets 12 weeks and older to stay current on rabies vaccinations, which officials say help block transmission from wildlife to humans.
ADPH urged residents to avoid wild or strangely behaving animals, keep pets confined or leashed, and report any bites, scratches or possible exposures immediately.