Rabies

Over 30,000 vaccine baits will be spread by air and land. Here’s what to know—and how to keep pets safe.

Residents in Warren Township, Somerset County have been told by health officials to be on alert after a teen was bitten by a "sickly-looking" fox in broad daylight.

Two Westfield residents were bitten by a possibly rabid raccoon, prompting urgent warnings from health officials to stay safe and alert.

A stray kitten tested positive for rabies at the Burlington County animal shelter, raising alarm and concerns.

The Cumberland County health department is warning residents who may have adopted a litter of kittens of a potential rabies risk after one kitten tested positive.

The type of contact the rabid cat made with the residents, both of Edward Street, is unclear, but it appears they were either bitten or scratched.

Double Trouble State Park has been closed for 10 days due to a rabid fox

Public health officials advise against approaching animals that appear to be behaving strangely.

Police in Rumson are urging caution if you see a wild animal after a fox reportedly attacked two residents in a park over the weekend.

The Ocean County Health Department has announced that the Fox, who bit a 4-year old girl in Jackson over the weekend, has tested positive for rabies.

If you need to get your dog or cat licensed for this year, you have to make sure your pet is up to date on the rabies vaccine. The Toms River Animal Facility will be holding a free rabies clinic on January 18th from 10a- noon at 235 Oak Ave According to the Toms River Patch: Written proof of prior rabies vaccination is required to make the new shot good for three years, and the rabies vaccination

A positive rabies test was confirmed a week after the hiker was attacked, health officials said.