Allegheny County's First 2020 Rabies Case Confirmed

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Allegheny County Health Department has confirmed the first case of rabies in the county this year. Rabies was found in a raccoon that was transported to its laboratory from the White Oak Borough. The raccoon was picked up near Jacks Run Road and White Oak Park.

Residents are reminded to watch for unusual behavior in animals, make sure their pets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations, and notify their local animal control service, the police or the
Pennsylvania Game Commission immediately if any animal appears to be acting strange or becomes threatening.

Any individual who is bitten, scratched or otherwise exposed to saliva from an animal should immediately cleanse the contact area with soap and water, seek emergency medical treatment and call the health department (412-687-2243) to report the incident.