Warmer weather means more outdoor fun and an increase in wildlife encounters, one of which could be infected with rabies. Emily Rushton, state furbearer biologist for Georgia Department of Natural ...
Six deaths from rabies have been reported over the last 12 months in the U.S., the highest number in years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From rabid skunks in Kentucky ...
A bat tested positive for rabies in Louisville's Okolona neighborhood, prompting health officials to urge caution. While officials believe the bat had no human contact, rabies is a serious concern for ...
A file photo of a rabies pamphlet on how to protect yourself. Franklin County officials reported its 10th confirmed animal rabies case of the year. On Wednesday, staff with Franklin County Animal ...
Once clinical symptoms of rabies appear, the disease is nearly 100% fatal. In the United States, cats are now the most frequently reported rabid domestic animal. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) must ...
THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS INVESTIGATING SEVERAL CASES OF RABIES IN THE UPSTATE. FIRST, IN PICKENS COUNTY, A RACCOON TESTED POSITIVE FOR RABIES. IT WAS FOUND NEAR MOUNT CREEK ...