Jefferson County General Health District Promotes Health & Safety
Located in Steubenville, OH, the Jefferson County General Health District works to help individuals or groups achieve a more satisfying life, and to improve the quality of life for residents in Jefferson County.
For any questions or concerns, please call us at (740) 283-8530, or contact us online.
2024 Fall Oral Rabies Vaccination Baiting Operation
Beginning July 29, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and several Ohio local health departments (LHDs) will begin distributing an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) by ground and aircraft to immunize wild raccoons in targeted cities and counties.
Baiting will occur in Jefferson County, as well as neighboring counties. Contingent on good weather, the operation should be completed by August 21, 2024.
There is no exposure risk when handling a bait that is still intact. As a precaution, we recommend that people wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling any rabies vaccine bait. Exposure to a punctured bait may result in contact with the rabies vaccine. This could result in fever, sore throat, headache, or conjunctivitis. Signs and symptoms may appear up to 21 days following contact with a rabies vaccine bait. Pets consuming numerous baits may experience vomiting or diarrhea that is self-limiting. All adverse reactions should be reported to the Ohio Department of Health at 1-888-574-6656.
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