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Health officials: Port Orange issues rabies alert after cat tests positive

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Health officials: Port Orange issues rabies alert after cat tests positive
A rabies alert has been issued in Port Orange, according to the Florida Department of Health.The alert followed a cat testing positive on Aug. 8 for rabies.Health officials want to remind pet owners that if their pets aren't vaccinated, it puts them at a higher risk. The rabies is centered between Harbor Road and North Dixie Freeway. The alert will be in place for 60 days, according to the Florida Department of Health. Health officials say if a person is exposed to rabies, there is an immune globulin and rabies immunization that should be started soon after being exposed to the disease. Volusia County residents who are scratched or bitten by animals should report the injury to the Florida Department of Health and get injuries treated as well. More information on rabies can be found here.

A rabies alert has been issued in Port Orange, according to the Florida Department of Health.

The alert followed a cat testing positive on Aug. 8 for rabies.

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Health officials want to remind pet owners that if their pets aren't vaccinated, it puts them at a higher risk.

The rabies is centered between Harbor Road and North Dixie Freeway.

The alert will be in place for 60 days, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Health officials say if a person is exposed to rabies, there is an immune globulin and rabies immunization that should be started soon after being exposed to the disease.

Volusia County residents who are scratched or bitten by animals should report the injury to the Florida Department of Health and get injuries treated as well.

More information on rabies can be found here.