Health Alert: Fox Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Bridgewater

Fox Confirmed Positive for Rabies in Bridgewater, NJ

The Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission is reporting that a fox in Bridgewater NJ tested positive for rabies on May 7, 2026. The Health Commission is requesting that anyone (including pets) who may have had direct contact with a fox in Bridgewater within the past several days to immediately notify the Health Department and seek medical attention.

Rabies, a neurological disease, is almost 100% preventable. However, rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms have developed so prompt action is necessary to prevent rabies!
Residents are reminded of the importance of:

• Avoiding contact with wild animals
• Ensuring pets are current on rabies vaccinations
• Reporting of animal bites

The Middle-Brook Regional Health Commission, serving Bridgewater, Green Brook, Warren, and Watchung, is available to assist you with any incidents. Please contact us at 908-725-6300 (Bridgewater), 732-968-5151 (Commission), or 908-753-8000 x 239 (Warren). You can also contact us by email at mbrhc@middlebrookhealth.org with any questions or concerns. If an incident occurs after normal hours, please contact your local police department.

For more information about rabies, visit: www.cdc.gov/rabies/.