Rabies alert issued for parts of Brevard County, Dept. of Health says WFTV [Video]

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County (DOH-Brevard) has issued a rabies alert for a specific area in Brevard County.

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DOH-Brevard is monitoring rabies among wild animals in parts of Melbourne after a raccoon captured on Tuesday on Hield Road off Minton Road had a confirmed case of rabies.

This rabies alert is for 60 days and includes the following boundaries in Brevard County:

Northern boundary: Norfolk Parkway

Eastern boundary: Minton Road

Southern boundary: Emerson Drive

Western boundary: Glencove Ave NW

Check out a map of the area below:

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DOH-Brevard wants the public to be aware that rabies may be present in the wild animal population and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated and is encouraging pet owners to make sure their pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations.

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