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US Rabies Cases Surge 17% in Midsummer as CDC Flags Treatment Errors
health2 days ago

US Rabies Cases Surge 17% in Midsummer as CDC Flags Treatment Errors

Rabies cases in the United States increased by 17% between July and August 2026 compared to the same period last year, driven by high-profile outbreaks including rabid beavers in Maryland and positive tests in baby goats at a North Carolina zoo. The CDC reported a rise in post-exposure treatment activity alongside errors in administering the vaccine, despite the disease remaining nearly always fatal if untreated. Approximately 1.4 million Americans seek medical care for suspected exposure annually, with about 100,000 receiving treatment and fewer than 10 deaths recorded per year.

via AOL.com|
#cdc#health#public-health
Westlake Village Raccoon Marks First Rabies Case in LA County Since 1973
public-health3 days ago

Westlake Village Raccoon Marks First Rabies Case in LA County Since 1973

Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the first rabid raccoon in the region in over 50 years after an animal was found in a Westlake Village backyard. Four people and a dog were potentially exposed and are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis or quarantine. The incident coincides with a record-breaking year for rabid bat detections in the county, prompting renewed warnings to avoid contact with wildlife.

via The Guardian|
#los-angeles-county#public-health#rabies
First Rabid Raccoon in LA County in 50 Years Triggers Public Health Alert
public-health3 days ago

First Rabid Raccoon in LA County in 50 Years Triggers Public Health Alert

Los Angeles County health officials issued a warning after a rabid raccoon was found in Westlake Village, marking the first such case in the county in over 50 years. The animal, which appeared sick but not aggressive, exposed a vaccinated dog and four people at a nearby worksite, all of whom are receiving post-exposure prophylaxis. While the specific rabies variant is under investigation, officials suspect a bat-to-raccoon transmission, coinciding with a record 70 rabid bat detections in the county this year.

via New York Post|
#california#los-angeles-county#public-health
Yuba City child exposed to rabies-positive bat, officials warn
public-health7 days ago

Yuba City child exposed to rabies-positive bat, officials warn

A child in Yuba City, California, had contact with a bat that later tested positive for rabies, according to local officials. The incident has prompted health authorities to urge anyone with similar exposure to seek immediate medical attention, as rabies is almost always fatal if left untreated. This event follows a series of recent bat-related rabies concerns in the region, including a delayed warning in Yosemite and a near-miss incident involving a doctor in Virginia.

via KCRA|
#bat-exposure#california#public-health
Humboldt County Rabies Cases Reach Four After Cal Poly Humboldt Bat Bite
health-and-safety11 days ago

Humboldt County Rabies Cases Reach Four After Cal Poly Humboldt Bat Bite

Humboldt County Public Health officials reported a fourth local case of rabies exposure after an individual was bitten by a bat on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus that tested positive for the virus. This incident brings the total number of residents treated for rabies exposure in the past two months to four, all linked to contact with rabid bats. The county has recorded five positive bat tests and one positive skunk test between January and September 15, 2026. Health authorities urge residents to avoid handling wild animals, keep pets indoors at night, and ensure domestic animals are fully vaccinated against rabies.

via Lost Coast Outpost|
#california#health-and-safety#humboldt-county
Westchester officials launch multi-agency search for coyote after woman bitten on hiking trail
metro14 days ago

Westchester officials launch multi-agency search for coyote after woman bitten on hiking trail

A woman was bitten on the ankle by a coyote on the Old Croton Aqueduct path in Hastings-on-Hudson on September 23. The animal is suspected of being rabid due to its aggressive behavior. The victim is receiving preventative treatment, and multiple agencies are searching for the coyote, which has been spotted in Greenburgh.

via nypost.com|
#animal-attack#hastings-on-hudson#metro
Rabies-positive bat found in downtown Minneapolis prompts exposure check
local-health19 days ago

Rabies-positive bat found in downtown Minneapolis prompts exposure check

On Sept. 15, a bat found on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis tested positive for rabies. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is tracing anyone who may have touched the bat and advising those who handled it to contact a healthcare provider. People who did not touch the bat are not at risk. Rabies bites can be tiny and painless, so seek guidance from a healthcare professional if there was any contact; MDH can be reached at 651-201-5414.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|
#bat#exposure#local-health
US Rabies Alarm: Worries Rise While Case Increase Remains Unclear
health20 days ago

US Rabies Alarm: Worries Rise While Case Increase Remains Unclear

Recent incidents—rabid beavers in Maryland and hundreds exposed to potentially rabid goats at a North Carolina petting zoo—trigger a CDC advisory, but experts caution it’s not yet clear that rabies cases are increasing in the United States. The rise in media coverage and inquiries has led to more post-exposure prophylaxis and vaccination efforts, even as rabies deaths have fallen for decades thanks to vaccines and control programs. Health officials emphasize prompt medical care after exposure and keeping pets vaccinated, noting outbreaks remain relatively rare and often related to isolated incidents rather than a system-wide surge.

via The Guardian|
#cdc#health#post-exposure-prophylaxis
Rabies Identified in Minnesota Cow; Nine Exposed Urged to Seek Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
health22 days ago

Rabies Identified in Minnesota Cow; Nine Exposed Urged to Seek Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Rabies was confirmed in a Brown County cow, prompting health officials to urge nine people who had contact with the animal to receive rabies post-exposure prophylaxis; 13 other cows on the same farm are quarantined and more than 40 cattle are being monitored, with under-observation status for a vaccinated horse and dogs while two unvaccinated cats were euthanized. Officials emphasize biosecurity and PPE when caring for ill animals, noting bats and skunks are common rabies carriers in Minnesota.

via MPR News|
#cattle#health#minnesota
Rabies alert widens as Washington bats test positive amid US rise in exposures
health23 days ago

Rabies alert widens as Washington bats test positive amid US rise in exposures

CDC warns of a nationwide rise in rabies exposures. In Washington state, 20 bats tested positive for rabies across 11 counties in 2026, with no human cases reported yet. Rabies is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear but preventable with prompt post-exposure vaccination; if exposed, seek medical guidance, and protect pets by vaccination and avoiding wildlife.

via Tacoma News Tribune|
#bats#exposure#health
Rabid beaver attack prompts hospital treatment and park closures in Maryland
usnews23 days ago

Rabid beaver attack prompts hospital treatment and park closures in Maryland

A 13-year-old Maryland boy was attacked by a four-foot rabid beaver while swimming at Cunningham Falls State Park; he was airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital for rabies post-exposure treatment after the animal latched onto his chest, and the beaver was euthanized following a rabies-positive test. The incident was the first in a series of three at the park, leading to closures and heightened rabies concerns.

via Fox News|
#attack#beaver#johns-hopkins-hospital
Rabies Exposures Climb as U.S. Health Officials Issue Alert, CA Faces Bat-Linked Risk
health23 days ago

Rabies Exposures Climb as U.S. Health Officials Issue Alert, CA Faces Bat-Linked Risk

CDC has issued a health alert as rabies exposures rise nationwide. In California, about 200 animals test positive for rabies each year (mostly bats), with 17 human cases since 1980. Rabies is nearly always fatal after symptoms but preventable with prompt post-exposure vaccination and immunoglobulins; if exposed, seek immediate medical care and follow prevention steps such as avoiding wild animals, vaccinating pets, and securing trash and animal access to reduce risk.

via Sacramento Bee|
#bats#california#health