Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has confirmed the third positive rabies case in southwest Nebraska.  
    “We are working closely with the Nebraska Department of Health and Humans Services and Center for Disease Control in tracking this rabies case in Chase County,” states Melissa Propp, RN, Surveillance Coordinator at Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department.  
    Previous cases were located in Furnas and Chase County, all involving skunks.
    “We recommend that residents contact their local veterinarian to make sure your pet’s vaccinations are current,” explains Propp.  “This is the best protection for keeping your pets safe.”
    Bryan Buss, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, CDC Career Epidemiology Field Officer at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, also recommends rabies vaccination for your horses and show animals that have frequent contact with humans.

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