Cape Town warns public to avoid contact with seals due to a confirmed rabies case in a deceased Cape Fur Seal.

Cape Town warns public to avoid contact with seals due to a confirmed case of rabies in a deceased Cape Fur Seal off the coast of Big Bay on May 22. The Western Cape Provincial Veterinary Services confirmed the case on June 7, urging residents to keep pets away from seals and seek immediate medical attention if bitten. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases recommends post-exposure prophylaxis for those bitten by seals.

June 08, 2024
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