Calvert County Health Department
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A raccoon found in the Willows community of Chesapeake Beach recently tested positive for rabies. This incident reminds us that rabies is present in Maryland.
Rabies is a rare viral disease that attacks the nervous system of all mammals and is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. Rabies is spread to humans through the saliva of a rabid animal by biting. Being scratched or having saliva on one’s eyes, nose, mouth, or open wounds may also be considered an exposure.
If you have been bitten or exposed, take the following steps to prevent rabies:
Wash the area with soap and water immediately. Get the name, address and phone number of the animal’s owner (if applicable). If you were bitten by a wild animal or bat, try to capture or confine the animal if you can do it safely. Seek medical attention promptly to determine if you should receive post-exposure vaccinations. Report all animal bites/scratches/exposures by calling the Linda Kelly Animal Shelter at (410) 535-1600, extension 2526 or by going to the website, https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/3461/Report-a-Bite-or-Scratch
To protect yourself, it's best to maintain a safe distance from wildlife. For pet owners, keeping your pets' rabies vaccinations current and minimizing their contact with wild animals are crucial steps to reduce risk.
For more information on how to protect yourself, your family and pets from rabies, please visit the link on rabies prevention.
2025 Back to School Immunization Clinics
Rabies Prevention
Rabies is a rare but deadly disease caused by the rabies virus. It can be transmitted from an animal infected with rabies to unvaccinated pets and to people. If untreated, rabies is almost always fatal.
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Heart Disease is Preventable
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States today. It can be prevented through changes in a person’s lifestyle. For more information, visit The Heart Truth and Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started
Wednesday Water Webinars
University of Maryland Extension hosts monthly webinars on various water quality related topics that affect us all. These webinars take place via Zoom. There will be time at the end allowing for Q & A.
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Destination Wellness
Destination Wellness is a new version of the Highway to Health program. Our focus is on helping people who rely on the emergency room (ER) or ambulance (EMS) as their primary healthcare provider.
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- September 11, 2025
Free Car Seat Check
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department Co. 2
Appointment Required
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Free Back To School Vaccination Clinic
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Health Department. PF
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Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Clinics hours vary by department. In case of inclement weather, please call
410-535-5400
For After Hours Public Health Emergencies Contact the Control Center at: 410-535-3491
