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Two rabies cases in Orange County prompt wildlife exposure precautions
health2 days ago

Two rabies cases in Orange County prompt wildlife exposure precautions

Orange County reports two rabies-positive animals—a raccoon in Chapel Hill and a cat in Hillsborough—leading to animal-control actions; a dog bitten by the raccoon is being treated, and the person exposed to the cat is receiving rabies prophylaxis. Health officials note risk assessment is used to decide post-exposure treatment, and pet-vaccination rules require boosters for exposed vaccinated pets (within 96 hours) or quarantine/euthanasia for unvaccinated pets. Rabies remains fatal; bats are common hosts, and contact animal control or 911 after hours if exposure occurs.

via WRAL|
#animal-control#health#orange-county-nc
Raleigh Rabies Alert: Rabid raccoon captured near Pullen Road
local11 days ago

Raleigh Rabies Alert: Rabid raccoon captured near Pullen Road

A raccoon captured near Western Boulevard and Pullen Road in Raleigh tested positive for rabies. Animal control and Wake County health officials advise residents to avoid unknown animals, ensure pets are vaccinated, keep outdoor pets indoors until booster shots, do not feed stray animals, secure trash, and report unusual animal behavior to 919-831-6311. A rabies case was also reported in Chapel Hill earlier in March.

via WRAL|
#animal-control#local#public-health
Mosquito-delivered vaccines offer potential to shield bats from deadly viruses
science1 month ago

Mosquito-delivered vaccines offer potential to shield bats from deadly viruses

Lab studies show mosquitoes carrying Nipah or rabies vaccines can inoculate bats (and mice), triggering neutralizing antibodies and protection in some models; researchers also explored saline drinking stations to deliver vaccines to fruit bats. While results are promising, experts caution about ethical, ecological, and logistical hurdles before real-world use.

via Nature|
#bats#mosquitoes#nipah-virus
Rabies Alert After Rabid Raccoon Found in Granby
crime-safety1 month ago

Rabies Alert After Rabid Raccoon Found in Granby

A raccoon found acting sick on Fawn Drive in Granby, CT was euthanized and later tested positive for rabies. Police urge residents to avoid wildlife that appears injured or abnormal and to report such wildlife to the Granby Police Department at 860-844-5335. Seeing a raccoon during the day isn’t necessarily a sign of illness, but residents should ensure pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations and exercise caution as warmer weather brings more wildlife activity; nearby Southwick has also seen rabies cases in raccoons this winter.

via Patch|
#crime-safety#granby-ct#note-only-5-tags-allowed-extra-ignored
Rabid Fox Attack Sparks Rabies Alarm in Texas’ Hays County
health1 month ago

Rabid Fox Attack Sparks Rabies Alarm in Texas’ Hays County

A Texas woman, Linda Rogers, was attacked by a rabid fox near Wimberley, fracturing her arm; the fox tested positive for rabies, part of eight animals in Hays County this year to test positive, four of which were foxes. Health officials warn rabies is treatable if addressed quickly but almost always fatal once symptoms appear, and local authorities will host quarterly low-cost rabies vaccination clinics to curb transmission. Rogers has a fundraiser to help cover medical expenses.

via Yahoo|
#hays-county#health#linda-rogers
Rabies Alert After Chapel Hill Raccoon Tests Positive
local1 month ago

Rabies Alert After Chapel Hill Raccoon Tests Positive

Orange County Animal Services says a Chapel Hill raccoon tested positive for rabies after a road incident. Officials urge caution around wildlife, remind pet owners to ensure rabies vaccinations are up to date, and outline exposure handling—dogs, cats and ferrets with vaccination history must receive a booster within 96 hours if exposed. North Carolina law also requires vaccination for these pets.

via WRAL|
#animal-services#chapel-hill#local
Six Screen Infections and the Real Germs Behind Them
entertainment1 month ago

Six Screen Infections and the Real Germs Behind Them

The article surveys six fictional diseases from films and TV—The Last of Us’ fungus-driven apocalypse, the Rage virus from 28 Days Later (a lab-made Ebola variant), rabies in REC/Quarantine, Cooties, The Bay’s mutated isopods, and Contagion’s MEV-1 inspired by Nipah—pairing them with real-world pathogens and outbreaks. It also notes real science threads like climate-driven fungal adaptations, Nipah’s ongoing outbreaks with high fatality, and persistent rabies and foodborne illness risks, grounding horror in plausible biology.

via Gizmodo|
#cordyceps#entertainment#nipah-virus
Rabies Confirmed in Stray Cat Prompts Health Alert in Helen, Georgia
health1 month ago

Rabies Confirmed in Stray Cat Prompts Health Alert in Helen, Georgia

A stray cat in downtown Helen, GA tested positive for rabies, prompting a White County public health alert. A visitor who tried to help the sick cat was bitten, the cat was euthanized, and its remains were sent to the Georgia Public Health Lab; alert signs have been posted and residents with exposure concerns are urged to call 706-348-7698. This is White County’s first rabies case of the year.

via WSB-TV|
#cat#health#helen-ga
Rabies Tops Global List as Most Lethal Virus by Fatality Rate
health1 month ago

Rabies Tops Global List as Most Lethal Virus by Fatality Rate

A visualization ranks ten viruses by case fatality rate, led by rabies (nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear) and including Lujo (80%), Nipah (40–75%), Hendra (57%), Ebola and Marburg (~50%), H5N1 (50%), Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (10–40%), and MERS-CoV (36%). The list highlights that most deadly viruses originate in animals, with some causing highly lethal outbreaks even if infections are relatively rare.

via Visual Capitalist|
#fatality-rate#health#hemorrhagic-fevers
Chicago Rabies Case Prompts Health Probe and Public Reassurance
health2 months ago

Chicago Rabies Case Prompts Health Probe and Public Reassurance

A young dog adopted from a Florida rescue, connected to PAWS Chicago, tested positive for rabies and was euthanized; health officials are tracing who may have been exposed, with 13 people advised to receive rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, while Bow Wow Lounge and PAWS Chicago emphasize vaccination and that this rare case does not indicate a broader public risk as investigators determine the virus's origin.

via Block Club Chicago|
#dog#health#paws-chicago
Rabies Rules Stymie Milltown's Groundhog Day Traditions in New Jersey
local2 months ago

Rabies Rules Stymie Milltown's Groundhog Day Traditions in New Jersey

Milltown, New Jersey faces a Groundhog Day crisis after Milltown Mel died in 2021. State officials blocked import of a replacement due to rabies concerns, and Gov. Murphy vetoed a bill to ease imports. Borrowed zoo groundhogs haven’t solved the problem, and organizers are still seeking a solution to preserve the annual celebration as Feb. 2 nears.

via The New York Times|
#groundhog#groundhog-day#local