Eight people in Barton County are now receiving rabies vaccinations as a precaution after coming into contact with a dog that tested positive for the disease.
Kansas health officials say a rabies-incident in Barton County should serve as a reminder to have your pets and livestock vaccinated.
Eight people in Barton County are now receiving rabies vaccinations as a precaution after coming into contact with a dog that tested positive for the disease. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says skunks are the animals most likely to have the disease, and they can spread it to humans.
Officials believe the Barton County dog had fought with a skunk about three weeks ago.
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