3 rabid skunks prompt advisory in Pinal County
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Posted: 03/28/2011
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By: Associated Press
FLORENCE, AZ - Pinal County health officials have issued a rabies advisory after finding a third rabid skunk in the past six weeks.
The warning comes after officials found a rabid skunk in Oracle last week. The other two skunks were found in Kearney and Mammoth.
County officials are urging residents to have their pets vaccinated against the fatal disease.
Rabies is an infectious disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of animals and humans, and is transmitted in the saliva of infected animals.
County officials also warn residents to stay away from animals exhibiting unusual or aggressive behavior and call health officials.
Associated Press
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