WARNING

IF YOU HAVE BEEN BITTEN OR SCRATCHED BY AN ANIMAL THAT MIGHT HAVE RABIES, DON’T WAIT! GET MEDICAL ATTENTION

Additional information on rabies prevention can be found here.

  • Wash wound with soap and water.
  • Go to emergency room or medical professional as soon as possible.
  • Call the Community Hygiene Program during business hours to report bite for follow up at 410-313-1773. After hours or on weekends or holidays call the Health Department's After-Hours Emergencies line at 410-313-2929.
    • An Environmental Health Specialist or Community Health Nurse is on call 24 hours a day to evaluate all reported incidents.

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