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Rabies exposure spike prompts CDC advisory urging rapid treatment

The CDC reports a rise in rabies-related inquiries across the U.S. from July–August (up 17% year over year) and notes increases in post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) use or errors, including a mass exposure event in North Carolina at a mobile petting zoo where nearly 300 people were exposed to rabies-infected goats. Rabies remains almost always fatal once symptoms start, but PEP is highly effective if given promptly and includes wound care, immunoglobulin, and a vaccine series. Officials urge timely care, vaccination for pets, avoiding wildlife, and reporting suspected exposures to prevent infection and unnecessary treatment costs.

via CNN|

#cdc #health #post-exposure-prophylaxis

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Summer rabies exposures loom as CDC issues nationwide alert

The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory warning of a summer spike in human rabies exposures across the U.S., linked to wildlife cases and a North Carolina mobile petting zoo where three baby goats tested positive and hundreds were potentially exposed. The agency urges clinicians to screen for exposures, administer vaccines and post‑exposure prophylaxis as needed, advise keeping pets vaccinated, and avoid contact with wildlife. In NC, more than 260 people were recommended for rabies shots, four goats were euthanized after exposure risks, and the goats were reportedly too young to vaccinate; Hawaii remains rabies‑free. Rabies is rare but fatal if not treated promptly, and summer outdoor activity tends to drive higher exposure risk.

via NBC News|

#cdc #health #post-exposure-prophylaxis

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Rabid-cat attack prompts lengthy treatment for St. Lawrence County man

A St. Lawrence County man was attacked by a stray cat near his home; the cat later tested positive for rabies, leading to a lengthy post-exposure treatment that included about 20–25 injections along with vaccines in his thighs and arms after public health trapped the cat for testing.

via wwnytv.com|

#cat-attack #local #post-exposure-prophylaxis

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Rabies scare at NC mobile petting zoo prompts mass PEP response

North Carolina health officials are investigating potential rabies exposure after baby goats at a Farm Adventures mobile petting zoo tested positive for rabies; about 284 people were evaluated, and 213 were advised to start post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), with more than 320 people receiving PEP by late August. The farm euthanized four baby goats tied to the exposure, three of which tested positive for rabies, and state/CDC teams are coordinating follow-up across multiple counties to assess further risk and vaccination needs.

via CNN|

#goats #health #north-carolina

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Rabies scare at North Carolina petting zoo prompts hundreds to seek treatment

North Carolina health officials say hundreds were evaluated for potential rabies after interactions with baby goats at a mobile petting zoo run by Farm Adventures. By midweek, 284 people had been evaluated and 213 were advised to start post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). The goats, kept at multiple events, were euthanized after rabies was detected in three of them, and a fourth goat had died earlier; tests confirmed rabies in the affected animals. As of Aug. 28, more than 320 people in NC had received PEP for various exposures. One assisted living facility in Statesville reported eight residents undergoing treatment. State and CDC officials are coordinating risk assessments, and health officials emphasise that PEP is highly effective when started promptly.

via cnn.com|

#goats #health #north-carolina

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Rabies exposure at NC petting zoo prompts child's vaccine series

Three baby goats at a mobile North Carolina petting zoo tested positive for rabies and were euthanized; a 4-year-old boy who fed the goats was exposed and has begun the six-dose rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, with officials tracing potential exposures as rabies cases rise nationwide.

via NBC News|

#goats #health #north-carolina

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Rabies exposure from raccoon leads to dog euthanization and three people treated in Jefferson County

A raccoon in Rutland tested positive for rabies after attacking an unvaccinated dog, which was euthanized; three people exposed to the animal will receive rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. Jefferson County reports this as the 14th confirmed rabies case this year, with additional positives among raccoons, skunks, a bat and a bobcat, underscoring the ongoing risk of rabies and the importance of timely treatment for exposures.

via WWNY|

#exposure #health #post-exposure-prophylaxis

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Rabid Bat in New Hartford Triggers Post-Exposure Treatment for Three

A bat found in New Hartford tested positive for rabies, leading to three people being exposed and receiving post-exposure treatment. The bat was sent to the NYSDOH Wadsworth Center on July 27 and yielded a positive result on July 31. The health department notes signs of rabies in animals and warns people not to approach them; the exact location where the bat was found was not disclosed.

via WKTV|

#bat #local #new-hartford

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Ontario boy’s bat encounter ends in rabies death, prompting call for rapid exposure treatment

An 11-year-old Ontario boy died of rabies after a bat touched his face at a cottage; rabies is extremely rare in Canada, but bat exposure can transmit the virus even without obvious bites. The case underscores the importance of early post-exposure prophylaxis, which is highly effective when administered promptly, and highlights public awareness about seeking urgent medical care after potential exposure.

via The Guardian|

#bats #health #ontario

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Ontario records first locally acquired rabies death since 1967 after bat encounter

An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died of rabies—the first locally acquired case there since 1967—after an encounter with a bat even though no bite was visible. Health professionals stress seeking immediate medical advice after any direct bat contact because post-exposure prophylaxis can prevent rabies, which is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. Testing the bat for rabies can guide public health actions, and the case underscores the unpredictable incubation period and the importance of early intervention.

via ScienceAlert|

#bat-exposure #health #incubation-period

health-and-fitness4 months ago•22 min saved

First Rabies-Positive Bat in McHenry County Prompts Precautions

McHenry County health officials confirm the 2026 season's first rabies-positive bat after a resident found the animal in a home; the resident received post-exposure prophylaxis and officials urge residents to vaccinate pets and bat-proof homes as bat activity rises in northern Illinois.

via Patch|

#bat #health-and-fitness #mchenry-county

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Rabid Bat Found Inside Home Triggers Rabies Advisory in McHenry County

A resident found a bat inside a McHenry County home that tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first rabid bat of 2026. The resident was exposed and was advised to receive rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Animal Control collected the bat for testing, and the McHenry County Department of Health urged containment of any indoor bat, provided steps to prevent future intrusions, and noted that rabies in Illinois is primarily transmitted by bats and is not typically spread person-to-person.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|

#bat #local-news #mchenry-county

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Post-exposure COVID shield: new antiviral pill cuts household transmission

A NEJM trial shows the antiviral ensitrelvir (Xocova) significantly reduces COVID-19 risk after exposure in households, cutting symptomatic infections from about 9% to 3% and total infections from 21.5% to 14% when given as a five‑day course. Japan has approved ensitrelvir for post‑exposure use; US/EU decisions are pending. The drug is generally well tolerated and may help vulnerable groups, though real‑world impact may be limited as immunity rises and variants shift.

via Nature|

#antiviral #covid-19 #ensitrelvir

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Rabies-confirmed beaver attack in New Jersey prompts medical precautions

A beaver in Mahwah, NJ attacked an 8-year-old boy and tested positive for rabies. Exposed individuals are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis; the ill beaver was captured and later died. Officials urge avoiding wildlife and seeking medical advice if exposed.

via USA Today|

#beaver #health #new-jersey

public-health5 months ago•6 min saved

Four Unvaccinated Children Contract Tetanus Across Four States, Revealing Prevention Gaps

CDC and state health officials report four pediatric tetanus cases in 2024 among unvaccinated children in Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In two cases, parents refused post-exposure tetanus immunoglobulin and vaccination; all children were hospitalized for lengthy stays (average about 25 days) and received TIG and an initial TTCV dose, with only one child later completing the vaccine series. No deaths occurred. The report highlights missed prevention opportunities—no prior TTCV, delays in wound care, and refusal of prophylaxis—underscoring the importance of timely wound care and up-to-date tetanus vaccination to prevent disease.

via CIDRAP|

#pediatrics #post-exposure-prophylaxis #public-health