Rabies Control - In recent years, rabies has resurfaced in New Jersey. It is now considered endemic (always present in low levels) in wildlife in Atlantic County, especially in raccoons and bats. It has also been found in foxes, domestic cats, groundhogs, and other animals. If a human contracts this disease, it is considered one hundred percent fatal if left untreated. Anyone who has been bitten by or exposed to a potentially rabid animal should call their doctor and Division of Public Health IMMEDIATELY at 645-5971 during business hours (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) or 625-2276 or 641-0111 after hours and on weekends and holidays. Speakers are available to make presentations to schools and civic groups about this subject.

Click on the following link for more information about Rabies in Atlantic County

• Human Exposures to Rabies in Atlantic County
• Confirmed Animal Rabies Cases in 2007
• Confirmed Animal Rabies Cases 1991 - Present
• What You Should Know About Bats - New Jersey State Health Web Site