Northeast Tennessee: Bait packets will be air-dropped to vaccinate local wildlife in October
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The Tennessee Department of Health is partnering with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to treat local wildlife, namely raccoons, for rabies this October. According to a release by the department, low-flying aircraft will drop what they call “bait packets” that contain rabies vaccines.
The packets will be dropped in both rural and urban areas across the Tri-Cities, which officials say will keep people and pets safe from rabid wildlife, primarily raccoons. The packets will be dropped locally from Oct. 6 to the 11th and will be marked with a toll-free number (1-877-722-6725) for assistance or information if someone finds, or comes in contact with one.
Read the full release on TN Dept. of Health’s website.
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