Burlington, NC – Alamance County reported the third case of rabies on December 23.
The animal control was notified of a dog bite involving three people near Hester Road in Burlington, officials said.
Once the animal control lifted the dog, it was euthanized for human reasons and subsequently tested positive for rabies. Four other dogs were involved in the incident, to which the animal control responded. Two of the dogs were aware of their vaccinations.
These two dogs received a vaccination booster are under a 45-day quarantine, according to Alamance County officials.
If you live in the Hester Road area of Burlington and have pets, the health department urges you to examine your pet for any injuries or signs that they have come in contact with the infected dog. If you believe that your pet has come into contact with this dog, please notify Alamance County Animal Control.
Last year, the county saw seven cases of animal rabies.
North Carolina demands that cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies, officials said.
Alamance County officials warn if you are bitten by an animal for:
- Wash the wound with soap and running water for 10 minutes
- Write down where you bit and a description of the animal
- Do not try to catch any wild or stray animals