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Rabies on the rise in US: What to know

Rabies affects the central nervous system, and how fast it progresses depends on how close the exposure site is to the brain.

Rabies fears on the rise in Westfield, N.J., following recent raccoon attacks

Health officials in one New Jersey town sent out a public health alert after a raccoon recently attacked some residents.
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'We would like to prevent rabies': Rabies case in Niagara County prompts vaccination reminder for pets

Health officials are reminding Niagara County residents that rabies is still a concern in the area, especially during the ...

Numbers show increase in Nassau rabies cases defies recent trend

Since July 2024, Nassau has confirmed 25 rabies cases — 22 raccoons and three feral cats — across virtually every part of the ...

Denver Animal Protection warns public, pet owners after bats test positive for rabies

If an animal bites you, DAP said to flush the wound and wash thoroughly with soap and water, then contact your doctor.
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Cat tests positive for rabies in Mechanicsville, VDH says

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — A cat in Mechanicsville has tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
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Dauphin County town issues warning after skunk with rabies symptoms spotted

Local officials advise keeping pets indoors and contacting the Pennsylvania Game Commission to report unusual animal behavior ...
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Tourists in Bali at risk of catching rabies, Indonesian officials say

Health authorities at one of Asia's most popular tourist destinations are warning about an apparent outbreak of rabies after ...

Lack of birth control centres, shortage of vets, leads to spike in dog bites, rabies deaths across south India

Dog bite incidents and rabies deaths are on the rise in southern India, despite ongoing sterilisation and vaccination efforts ...