Fort Pierce, Florida – The St. Lucie, Fla., health department has issued a rabies advisory following an incident at a movie theater in Fort Pierce.
According to the bureau, Reacted after bat-related incident in Touchstar Cinemas at Sabal Palm Plaza 2538 US-1, Fort Pierce, Florida.
The DOH, St. Lucie, is asking anyone who came into contact with bats while at the theater to contact authorities for treatment.
Contact information: DOH-St. Lucy
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm: 772 –462 – 3883 Weekends or after hours: 772 – 462 – 3800.
To protect your family from rabies, authorities recommend the following precautions for you and your pet:
- Please keep your pet under direct supervision, on a leash, and avoid contact with wild or stray animals. If an animal bites your pet, seek immediate veterinary attention and contact us. City of Fort Pierce Animal Control Division.
Avoid contact with wild and stray animals. Do not touch, feed, or unintentionally attract open trash cans or trash.
- Contact your local animal control agency to remove stray animals from your neighborhood.contact City of Fort Pierce Animal Control Division 772-467-3720, Monday to Friday, request an animal control officer between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Vaccinate your pet according to your veterinarian’s recommended schedule.
- Prevent bats from entering Living spaces and occupied spaces in homes, schools, and other similar areas that may come into contact with people and pets.
visit FLDOH website Click here for more information about rabies.
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