Rabies Advisory for Gjoa Haven Residents
Public Health Advisory
Rabies Advisory for Gjoa Haven Residents
January 6, 2016 Gjoa Haven, NU
The Department of Health is advising Gjoa Haven residents that a fox has tested positive for rabies.
Dogs, foxes, and wolves can transmit rabies to people. If you have been bitten or scratched by a fox, a wolf or another animal, please go to the health centre and report the incident immediately. Treatment must be started quickly.
If you see a fox or wolf wandering around the community, or if your dog has had contact with a fox or wolf call the hamlet office immediately at 867-360-7141 or the regional environmental health officer at 867-983-5259.
Rabies vaccinations (shots) for your dog are available from the lay vaccinator.
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Media Contact:
Irma Arkus
Manager, Communications and Public Relations
Department of Health
867-975-5762