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w w w .insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, July 1 3 , 2 0 1 7 | 2 6 n Four new cases of raccoonstrain rabies reported in Halton The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed four additional cases of raccoon strain rabies were found in Halton. On Thursday, July 6, raccoon strain rabies were reported in three raccoons and one skunk found in the City of Burlington. To date, Halton Region Health Department has received positive reports for 11 raccoons and seven skunks and is rem inding residents to avoid all contact w ith raccoons, skunks and other w ild animals. The Halton Region Health Department continues to receive test results from CFIA. "Halton Region has seen an increase in the number of rabies cases over the last two years and w e want residents to be aware of rabies and know how to protect them selves," Kempkens added. S e p te m b e r 1 5 -1 7 , 2 0 1 7 In te r n a tio n a l C e n tre C ustom er solutions from o u r e x p e rt m arketin g team to m a x im iz e y o u r R O I SOLD OUT Reach h ighly ta rg e te d , e n g a g e couples an d w e d d in g plan ners Tips for protection · There are a number of things you can do to protect your family and pets: · Seek m edical attention immediately if you com e in contact w ith a raccoon, skunk or other potentially rabid animal; · Report all animal bites or scratches to the Halton health department; · Warn children to stay away from any w ild, stray or aggressive animals; · Do not feed or keep w ild animals as pets; · D o not touch dead or sick animals; · Make sure your pet' s rabies vaccinations are up to date; · Keep your pet on a leash w hen off your property; and · Have your pet seen by a veterinarian if it has com e in contact w ith a raccoon or other w ild animal. For more information on rabies or to learn about positive raccoon rabies results in Halton, visit halton.ca/rabies or call Halton Region Health Department at 311. F o r M o r e In fo rm a tio n in fo @ n a tio n a lb r id a ls h o w r.c o m 2 8 9 - 2 9 3 - 0 7 1 1 A viral disease Rabies is a viral disease that causes severe damage to the brain and spinal cord, and if untreated before sym ptom s appear, w ill lead to death. The virus is spread through the saliva of an infected animal, usually entering through a bite or scratch. "Anyone w ho com es in physical contact w ith a raccoon or other w ild animal should see a physician im mediately and contact the Health Department by calling 3 1 1 ," said Dr. Daniela Kempkens, Acting Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Halton Region, in a media release. p 3 Don't miss out - Secure your spot today! www.nationalbridalshow.com @ N ationalbridal OLIVER&BONACINI CAFE g r i l l SUMMERFIXE JULY 7 ^ 2 3 s Menus & Reservations at obcafegrill.com © ^0 @oboakville 2 4 0 Leighland Ave., Oakville Place · QEW & Trafalgar · 2 8 9 .2 9 1 .0 2 6 5