George Latimer, Westchester County Executive
Rabies Alert
Rabid Raccoon Found in Greenburgh
On Tuesday May 16th, a raccoon that was acting aggressively was found at the intersection of Reunion Road and Tradition Court, and has tested positive for rabies.
If you, a family member, or your pet may have had any contact with this raccoon, immediately call the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000.
Anyone bitten by a rabid animal or having had contact with its saliva may need to receive post-exposure rabies treatment. When administered early enough, before symptoms develop, the treatment is 100% effective. Once symptoms occur, in humans or animals, the disease is fatal.
To protect yourself from rabies, NEVER feed, handle or approach wild or stray animals.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Sherlita Amler, M.D. Commissioner