Vermont Health Officials Launch Rabies Vaccination Airdrop for Wildlife
VERMONT (WRGB) — The Vermont Department of Health (VTDOH), in collaboration with the USDA, is conducting an aerial bait drop over the next few days, aimed at controlling rabies among local wildlife. Residents may notice low-flying helicopters and planes distributing specially designed oral rabies vaccine bait balls targeting raccoons and skunks.
These bait packs, which feature a sweet-smelling, waxy green coating with an oval blister inside a rectangular package, play a vital role in rabies prevention. Labeled in both English and French, the packs are designed to reduce the risk of rabies transmission among wildlife populations and aid in the broader goal of eliminating the disease in the U.S. Moreover, this initiative seeks to prevent rabies from spreading northward into Canada.
Health officials urge residents to remain calm upon spotting the aerial operations. They emphasize that the bait packs pose no threat to people or pets and should not be disturbed if found on the ground.
This proactive measure is part of a larger public health strategy to contain rabies, a disease that can be fatal if transmitted to humans. By ensuring that raccoons and skunks receive the vaccine through these baits, Vermont aims to curb the rabies threat in the region, protecting both residents and wildlife.
For further details on this operation and its safety protocols, residents are encouraged to visit the VTDOH website.
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