Bat With Rabies Identified by Health Officials in Washtenaw County For the First Time Since 2022; How Common Are Cases of Rabid Animals?

Medicine & Technology May 02, 2024

A rabid bad was identified in the Washtenaw County, marking the county's first case since 2022. Read to learn more.

Animals That Transmit Rabies: Be Careful With These 4 Creatures

Nov 26, 2023

While dogs account for the majority of rabies cases, they are not the only animals that transmit rabies. Read to learn more.

Wild Bats Coming Out From Roosts Are Infected With Rabies; More Are Expected in the Summer Season

Aug 04, 2023

Health authorities in Los Angeles County have reported that seven wild bats tested positive for rabies this summer, leading all the counties in the state in rabies infection. Learn more about it in this article.

Moose in Alaska Tests Positive For Rabies, Marking the First Case of Its Kind in the State

Jun 13, 2023

Necropsy results revealed that the moose had rabies in its brain. Read to learn more.

Bat Found in a Home in Oregon Tested Positive; How To Tell if an Animal Is Rabid?

Sep 30, 2022

Oregon health officials confirmed that the bat found in a house in Salem, Marion County, tested positive for rabies. Read the article to learn more.

North Dakota Health and Human Services Warns Possible Raccoon Rabies After Maddock Bar Exposure

Sep 14, 2022

The Health and Human Services warns people who were in the Maddock bar about the possible rabies exposure. The official said that raccoons were brought to the North Dakota bar. For the latest update, continue reading this post.

Bats in Longmont Test Positive for Rabies, Pet Owners Should Have Up to Date Vaccination: Boulder County Public Health Officials

Jun 17, 2022

Boulder County Public Health officials urge pet owners to have up-to-date vaccination as bats in Longmont have tested positive for rabies. Read the article to learn more.

9th Rabies Case Confirmed in Atlantic County After a Groundhog Tested Positive; Public Reminded About Vaccination

Jun 10, 2022

The Atlantic County health officials confirmed the 9th case of rabies there after a groundhog tested positive for the virus. Read to know more about the disease.

First Human Case of Rabies in Illinois Since 1954: CDC Confirms Man Died After Being Bitten by Bat

Sep 29, 2021

A man from Lake County, Illinois has reportedly died due to rabies after being bitten by a bat. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said that this is the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.

Rabies in Raccoon Reported in Raritan Township; Residents are Advised to Get Vaccinated, Stay Away from Stray Animals

Jun 23, 2021

A raccoon in Raritan Township was tested positive for rabies. Residents in contact are advised to immediately seek medical care, while pet owners are also advised to have their animals vaccinated at the nearest veterinarian clinic.

Rabid Bat Discovered in Olbrich Park: Second in Dane County, Fourth in Wisconsin to Test Positive for Rabies

Jun 03, 2021

A bat was discovered near the restrooms along Lakeland Avenue in Olbrich Park in Madison and according to Public Health Madison and Dane County, it tested positive for rabies.

Fox Attacks At Least 3 People In Topsham; What To Do If You Got Bitten By One?

Apr 20, 2021

The grey fox attacked at least two different people that were walking with their dogs and then chased another man into his house.

Raccoons in Arlington Test Positive for Canine Distemper

Mar 12, 2021

The Arlington County Animal Control warned residents and pet parents after several raccoons in the area tested positive for Canine Distemper.

French Man Dies From Rabies After Contracting Bat Virus

Jan 09, 2021

A man in France dies of rare viral rabies after being bitten or scratched by a bat. Experts say he was infected with a bat virus.

Raccoon Captured After Attacking Young Child and Tested Positive for Rabies

Oct 17, 2020

The Arlington police released safety reminders after a large, rabid raccoon was captured for attacking a young child on Wednesday.