SALISBURY, Md. – The Wicomico County Health Department said a bat tested positive for rabies in Salisbury today, July 20.
The Department says the bat was found near West Isabella Street. It’s the second confirmed case of rabies in Wicomico County following the discovery of a rabid raccoon earlier this month.
County residents are advised to be aware of their surroundings and avoid wild and stray animals. The Ministry of Health also suggests the following to protect against rabies:
• Keep pets confined
• Avoid contact with wild or stray animals
• Teach children to leave unfamiliar animals alone
• Vaccinate Pets – Maryland law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets 4 months and older to be vaccinated against rabies.
• Avoid feeding or watering pets outdoors
• Fix the lids of the dustbins outside
Human or animal contact such as scratches or bites can be reported to the Department of Health at (410) 546-4446. More information on rabies and vaccination clinics can be found at www.wicomichealth.org.