Posts Tagged ‘preventable’
Rabid Raccoon Found in Delmar, MD
Wicomico County Health officials warn that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the area of Parsonsburg & Melson Roads in Delmar, Maryland. Residents living in that area should be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with wild or stray animals ā and keep your pets confined. Be sure your pets are vaccinated…
Read MoreRaccoon Near Hebron Positive for Rabies
On September 24, 2021, a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area of Levin Dashiell Road and Rockawalkin Road in Hebron. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists in…
Read MoreNational Burn Awareness Week
This is National Burn Awareness Week.Ā State fire officials remind you that burn injuries occur from other sources than fire!Ā A burn can also come from chemicals, hot liquids, heated devices and of course, fire related incidents. Ā Ā Almost a quarter of all burn injuries occur in kids under the age of 15.Ā Ā Most injuries occur…
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