Raleigh Neighborhood on Alert After Child Bitten by Rabid Fox

Wake County Public Health issued a rabies alert after a rabid fox bit a child in a Raleigh neighborhood near Western Blvd. The fox tested positive for rabies and was euthanized. Residents are urged to report any encounters with the fox and ensure their pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations. Low-cost rabies vaccinations for pets are available, and residents are advised to avoid approaching unfamiliar animals and to take precautions if they spot an animal acting unusually.