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Rabies confirmed in wildlife across four Virginia counties in early 2026

During Q1 2026, rabid wildlife was confirmed in Culpeper (one bat, one skunk), Fauquier (three raccoons, one skunk), Madison (one skunk) and Orange (one cat, one skunk) in Virginia's Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District; no human exposures were reported. Rabies is common in Virginia wildlife, and statewide rabies positives totaled 117 in the first quarter. Officials urge avoiding wild animals, keeping pets up to date on rabies vaccines, and reporting unusual animal behavior to local animal control.

via WSET|

#local #rabies #raccoons

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Rabies Outbreak: Skunks in Southern Indiana Test Positive

The Indiana Department of Health is warning residents after rabid skunks were found in southern Indiana, urging pet owners to vaccinate their animals and avoid contact with wildlife. Skunk rabies, typically present in northern Kentucky, has been detected in Clark and Washington Counties, with no human infections suspected as of Feb. 9. IDOH is working to determine if other Indiana counties are affected and advises reporting sick or dead skunks to the Department of Natural Resources. Additionally, IDOH provides tips for pet safety and urges prompt care for potential rabies exposure.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|

#health #indiana #pets

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Rabies-Positive Skunks Detected in Southern Indiana

Skunk rabies has been detected in two southern Indiana counties, prompting the state's Department of Health to urge residents to vaccinate their pets and avoid contact with wildlife. The virus, which is primarily spread through saliva, poses a risk to both animals and humans. Residents are advised to report sick or dead skunks and to take precautions such as vaccinating pets, keeping them supervised, and contacting animal control for stray animals. While rabies has always been present in bats throughout the state, this is the first confirmed cases in Indiana since 2004.

via WBIW.com|

#health #indiana #public-health

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Rabies Detected in Skunks Sold in Michigan: Important Information

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a warning that skunks purchased from specific sellers in the state may have been exposed to rabies. The skunks were purchased from Countryside Feather Farm/Rose's Skunks in Attica or through a Chesterfield Township/New Baltimore seller linked to Rose's. A skunk recently tested positive for rabies, and while it is unclear how or when it was infected, there is a possibility that rehabilitated wild skunks were mixed with bred and captive skunks at the New Baltimore site. The department is urging owners to have their skunks tested for rabies and is advising individuals who have interacted with skunks from these facilities to contact their healthcare provider or local health department.

via WOODTV.com|

#animal-safety #health #michigan

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Rabies Outbreak Alert: Skunks Purchased in Michigan Pose Risk

Health officials in Michigan are warning residents about potential rabies exposures from pet skunks. A skunk with ties to a skunk breeder in Attica, Michigan, tested positive for rabies. Residents who have purchased skunks from these facilities in the last six months are urged to have their animals examined by a veterinarian. Skunks can be kept as pets in Michigan if they were bred in captivity and have a permit. Skunks are one of several wild animal species that commonly carry rabies, and it is transmitted through bites, scratches, and saliva. Experts advise against engaging with wildlife and recommend vaccinating pets against rabies.

via USA TODAY|

#health #michigan #pet-safety

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Rabies Outbreak Alert: Skunks in Metro Detroit Pose Risk

Skunks purchased from a breeder in Michigan may have rabies, according to the state's health departments. A skunk purchased from a specific breeder tested positive for rabies, and it is believed that wild skunks may have co-mingled with bred and captive skunks at the breeder's location. Michigan residents are urged to contact their veterinarian if they have purchased a skunk from these facilities in the last six months or have interacted with a skunk from these facilities. Rabies can go undetected in skunks for months, and it is transmitted through bites, scratches, or saliva. Bats and skunks are the most common carriers of rabies in Michigan.

via Detroit Free Press|

#health #health-department #michigan

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"Michigan Residents Urged to Beware: Skunks Purchased in State May Carry Rabies"

Health officials in Michigan are warning residents about a potential rabies outbreak after a skunk purchased from a breeder tested positive for the viral disease. Residents who have purchased a skunk in the last six months from a specific breeder or through a local seller connected to the breeder are urged to contact their veterinarian for examination. Rabies is a fatal but vaccine-preventable disease that can be transmitted to humans through scratches, bites, or saliva. Symptoms in animals include fever, lethargy, vomiting, and lack of appetite, followed by brain dysfunction symptoms. Michigan residents are reminded that it is illegal to possess wild animals without a permit.

via MLive.com|

#health #michigan #public-health