Raccoon Oral Vaccination Baiting for Rabies
The baiting is scheduled for August 24 thru 24, weather permitting.

The bait will either be a fishmeal coated plastic packet or a
brown square block with a strong ordor of fishmeal.  A plastic packet inside the block contains a red liquid with the vaccine.

Residents should avoid the baits and keep pets away.  Instruct
children to leave the baits alone. The baits are not harmful to pets, so please do not attempt to take the bait away from your pet; you may be bitten.  If your pet has eaten the baits, avoid your pet's saliva for 24 hours, and wash skin or wounds that they may have licked.

Anyone handling baits should wear gloves.  If you should find a
bait in an area that is frequented by pets or children, toss them into deeper cover.  Damaged baits can be disposed of in the trash.

If you are exposed to the red liquid, wash any areas of the skin that came in contact with soap and water.

Baiting is being performed by the Summit County General health District and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Should you have additional questions 888.722.4371.