"Rabies Alert: Skunks in Southern Indiana"
Skunk rabies has been detected in two Southern Indiana counties, prompting the Indiana Department of Health to urge residents to vaccinate their pets against rabies and to maintain a safe distance from wildlife. The public is advised to report sick or dead skunks to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and to avoid approaching or touching wild animals. Rabies, primarily spread through the bite of an infected animal, is typically found in wild animals such as bats, skunks, raccoons, and foxes, but unvaccinated pets and livestock can also become infected. It is crucial to seek prompt treatment after potential exposure to rabies, as untreated infection in people is almost always fatal.