Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH

A raccoon in Hunterdon County tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, Oct. 16, authorities said.

The racoon was in the area of Ramsey Road in Clinton Township, the Department of Health said.

Area residents who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between Friday, Sept. 27 and Friday, Oct. 11 should notify their primary care physician immediately or the Hunterdon Medical Center Emergency Room to discuss concerns, the Department of Health said.

Residents are reminded not to pick up stray animals at any time since saliva from infected animals should be considered infectious, the Department of Health said.

All owners of cats, dogs and livestock should have the vaccination against rabies through their veterinarian or through municipal rabies clinics. For a listing of upcoming free rabies clinics, click here .