On June 27, the North Carolina State Lab of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance
County’s second case of rabies for the year.
On June 23, Alamance County Health Department was notified of a deceased raccoon in the
vicinity of Cane Creek Road in Snow Camp. No human contact or exposure has been identified.
The raccoon was sent to the North Carolina State Lab for rabies testing, where it was found to be
positive.
Two dogs lived on the property and may have been exposed. The owner is following protocol
regarding proper treatment for their animals.
If you live in this area and are concerned about possible exposure to you or your animals, please
contact the on-call Alamance County Communicable Disease Nurse at 336-516-7715.
It is North Carolina law that cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies. The first vaccination
should occur when the dog or cat is no more than four months of age; the second vaccination is
required no more than a year later and then again every three years.
If you are bitten by any animal:
• Wash the wound with soap and running water for ten (10) minutes and seek medical
attention immediately.
• Write down the location of the animal and a description of the animal to provide to animal
control. If the animal is someone’s pet, also get the owner’s name and address. Give this
information to animal control or the health department.
• Do not try to catch any wild or stray animal.
For more information or questions about rabies control and vaccinations requirements, contact the
Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.