Rabies Alert Issued for Parts of Broward County After Raccoon Tests Positive

Rabies Alert in Broward County

• ⚠️ A rabies alert has been issued by the Florida Department of Health in Davyy, Broward County.
• 🎯 The alert covers a large area between I595 to the north, Southwest 26th Street to the south, Southwest 112th Avenue to the east, and Southwest 148th Avenue to the west.

Cause of the Alert

• 💡 The alert was triggered after a raccoon killed in the Davyy area off I595 on Tuesday tested positive for rabies.
• ⚡ Rabies is a deadly disease if left untreated, though post-exposure treatment is highly effective.

Public Health Recommendations

• 🐾 Residents and visitors in the affected area are urged to avoid contact with wild animals.
• 🐕 It is important to keep pets on leashes and ensure they are up-to-date on rabies vaccinations.
• 🚫 Health officials advise against taking in any stray or wild animals.
• 🗑️ Cover garbage cans to help keep wild animals away from homes.