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Oral Rabies Vaccination Area
Since 1997, Ohio has been distributing a vaccine that
orally vaccinates wild raccoons against rabies. A fishmeal
coated vaccine packet is dropped from low flying aircraft.
Local teams on foot or in vehicles distribute the same vaccine
enclosed in a fishmeal block.
This year's operation will start:
- August 31 - September 7 (Airplane and helicopter
distribution)
- September 5 - September 19 (Ground and vehicle
distribution)
What if I find rabies bait?
Baits should be left alone-but intact baits can be moved if
they are found where children and pets play. Damaged baits
should be bagged, and disposed in the trash.
- Wear gloves or use a paper towel when picking up the bait.
- Toss intact baits into a fencerow, woodlot, ditch or other
raccoon habitat area.
- Wash your hands after any skin contact with damaged bait.
What if my pet eats the bait?
- A few are not harmful, although eating a lot may cause
vomiting or diarrhea.
- Do not risk getting bitten by taking bait away from your
pet.
- Confine your pet for a couple of days, and check the area
for more baits.
- If your pet ate baits, avoid your pet's saliva for 24
hours, and wash skin or wounds that may have been licked.
Questions about ORV or bait you have found?
Call the Rabies Information Line at 888-722-4371 or
614-752-1029 or your local health department at:
Cuyahoga County Board of Health
5550 Venture Drive
Parma, Ohio 44130
(216) 201-2020
www.ccbh.net
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