The alert is issued for the Town Center/UNF area of Duval County.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Duval County issued a rabies alert for the Town Center/UNF area Thursday. The alert is in effect through March 1, 2024.
The rabies alert area, shown below, is bordered bordered on the south by Old Canal Road, on the north by Blue Stream Drive on the west by I295 East Beltway, and east by the Cedar swamp Creek.
The alert was issued after a rabid cat was found in the area.
FDOH is asking that all pet owners keep their pets inside or on a leash and make sure they are vaccinated.
They also advise that all animals should be kept away from wild animals like raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes.
Do not handle or feed wild animals. To avoid wild animals, do not leave pet food outside or leave garbage cans open.
Persons who have been bitten or scratched by wild or domestic animals should seek medical attention and report the injury to the Florida Department of Health in Duval County at (904) 253-1280.
