Rabies is an infectious disease caused by the rabies virus. Animals infected with rabies display strange behavior such as aggression, and signs of neurologic impairment including vocalization, circling, and paralysis. People who are bitten by, or have had contact with saliva from an animal should notify the health department and seek medical care. Staff will consult with the persons bitten or exposed to rabies and will make recommendations regarding rabies prophylaxis to their health care provider. If the suspect rabid animal is available, testing or confinement of the animal is arranged.
Report Exposure
To report an exposure, please contact 856-218-4170, and complete the Animal Exposure Bite Report.