Habersham County Animal Care and Control (HCACC) has confirmed its fourth rabies case of the year after a stray cat that bit a Cornelia resident tested positive for the virus.
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What to do if Exposed to Rabies: If you believe you’ve been exposed to rabies clean any wounds with soap and water and seek medical care immediately. Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis is a highly effective treatment if administered quickly after exposure. It includes a vaccine series that is serviced at all major hospitals in District 2. If left untreated, the virus is almost always fatal. Your local Environmental Health Office has information regarding vaccine access programs.
Contact:
Habersham County Environmental Health Manager
Marcus Hall
marcus.hall@dph.ga.gov
PH: 706-839-0277
Public Information Officer
Christina Joseph,
Christina.Joseph@dph.ga.gov
PH: 770-851-4388