Who can I call if I have questions about murine typhus?
If you have more questions about murine typhus or flea control, consult with a physician or a veterinarian. Questions can also be answered by the Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services Epidemiology Program at (562) 570-4302. Contact the Health Department’s Animal Care Services by email at animalcare@longbeach.gov, if you have questions about managing opossums and stray or feral cats on your property; more information about urban wildlife is available online at: http://www.longbeach.gov/acs/urban_wildlife/default.asp Report dead opossums or cats to Animal Care Services for removal by calling (562) 570-PETS (7387).
