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Rabies case confirmed in Salem, Virginia area
Original: Rabies Case Alert – Salem – Camp North Road, Salem
Health officials in Virginia have issued a rabies alert for the Camp North Road area of Salem following a confirmed rabies case. The Virginia Department of Health is alerting residents to the situation. Residents are advised to be cautious around unfamiliar or wild animals, keep pets vaccinated, and report any suspicious animal behavior or potential exposures to local authorities.
Why now: A confirmed rabies case prompted a public health alert, warning residents in a specific Salem neighborhood.
Virginia Department of HealthSalem, Virginia
Evidence
- Rabies Case Alert – Salem – Camp North Road, Salem · Virginia Department of Health (.gov)
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