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Rabies
(Continued from Page 1) against rabies.”
He added that at least 35 local governments in the state have adopted such requirements. “The risk of rabies transmission to people is sufficiently great to warrant this action in all remaining jurisdictions.”
Dr. Einarson said that the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is presently considering an ordinance to require the vaccination of cats. He will shortly be going to the supervisors of Orange and Culpeper counties to request the same action. No approach has been made to the supervisors in Rappahannock and Madison counties, although the plan will be presented to them at a later date.
“When we attempted to pass this ordinance previously, early in the outbreak,” Dr. Einarson said, “we met with a cool reception. The supervisors were not hot on the idea.
“The public does understand the seriousness of the problem ... I think we will meet with more success this time.”
Dr. Einarson added that, since the outbreak has become widespread, the health department has recommended that anyone who sees a raccoon during the daytime, especially one which is acting strangely, shoot the animal and bury it.
He warned that the animal should not be touched, even after it is dead. The animal should be wrapped in plastic and, as an added precaution, gloves should be worn and then discarded.
If tiie animal has been in contact with domesticated animals, such as a fight with a dog, after killing the animal its head should be submitted to the health department for testing.
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