On Monday, July 1, 2024, the Harford County Health Department (HCHD) received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a cat found in the Darlington area of Harford County, tested positive for the rabies virus.
Although this cat was found in the 4800 block of Conowingo Road, it may have exposed other persons and pets in the surrounding area. If you or your pets have had contact with a white and orange calico cat in the area between June 18, 2024 and June 28, 2024, please contact the Harford County Health Department at 410-877-2300 for follow up.
1) Always keep pets leashed when out for walks and closely monitored in your backyard.
2) All cats, dogs and ferrets should remain up to date on their rabies vaccinations through their vet office or local rabies vaccination clinic.
3) Cover trash cans and do not leave pet food outside.
4) Avoid feeding, petting, or interacting with wildlife in any way.
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COVID/VACCINE RECORDS
Did you lose your CDC card or need an extra copy of your COVID-19 vaccine verification ASAP? Click here and register to access your immunization history and download a copy of your COVID-19 vaccine info.
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WET SEASON SOIL TESTING
The Harford County Health Department Bureau of Environmental Health will begin accepting Fall 2023/2024 Wet Season Soil Testing Applications on November 1, 2023. Please be aware that this office has been receiving Wet Season applications since October 1, 2022 and when conditions allow, the projects will be scheduled based on the date the application was received. To read the memo, please click here.
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Click here for Harford County's Free Groceries and Meal Calendar
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The Klein Family Harford Center is Now Open 1-800-NEXT-STEP
If you or someone you love is having a behavioral health or substance use crisis, call The Klein Family Center at 1-800-NEXT-STEP. It's open 24/7. Visit the website for more information at
www.harfordcrisiscenter.org
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