MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION - DISEASE SPECIFIC COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL | MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT

All animal bites (or exposures which draw blood) must be reported to the health department and investigation is required. The owner of the animal is notified of quarantine requirements. A veterinarian must examine the animal after the quarantine to verify the animal's good health and update its rabies vaccination. If the bite involves a wild or stray animal, the animal may be euthanized so it can be inspected by the Ohio Department of Health for rabies.A copy of the animal bite report form may be found at https://mchdohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ANIMAL-BITE-FORM.pdf

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Physical Address

220 W Livingston St, B152, Celina, OH 45822

Hours

Mon 7:30am - 4pm; Tue 7:30am - 4pm; Wed 7:30am - 4pm; Thu 7:30am - 4pm; Fri 7:30am - 4pm;

Fax

(419) 586-8728

Voice

(419) 586-3251

Admin | opt 4 envronmental health

Application process

Call or visit website for information

Fee

None

Eligibility

Mercer County

Agency info

MERCER COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT

The MCHD offers Health Services, Environmental Health, and Community Services, providing services directly to residents, as well as services to protect the community as a whole. The main functions are to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, promote health and safety, and build communities that foster health. Visit https://mchdohio.org/health-services/for more detailed information on services.