SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has confirmed a second case of rabies in a skunk near Fellows Lake within two weeks.
The health department has provided direct communication to residents in the immediate vicinity. While the exposure risk to the community remains low, officials are reminding community members of rabies prevention methods as spring and summer months arrive.
Rabies prevention and outdoor recreation
Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease. The virus can spread to people and pets through the bites or scratches of infected animals. An infected animal will not always exhibit any obvious symptoms.
Veterinarians say keeping pets vaccinated is the only proven way to keep them safe. It is also required by Missouri law…