Rabies
Peanut, a popular squirrel who inspired an animal sanctuary in Pine City, New York, was euthanized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to test for rabies. The DEC, in coordination with the Chemung County Health Department, seized Peanut and a rehabilitating raccoon on October 30 due to concerns over public health […]
In Rochester, New York, the unseasonably warm weather this winter has led to an early and unexpected surge in pest problems, according to Jason DiBiase, owner of Rochester Pest Pro. The warm temperatures have confused wildlife, causing insects, rodents, and other animals to emerge from hibernation sooner than usual. This has increased calls for pest […]
Following a recent incident in which a rabid fox attacked six individuals in a Brighton community, the animal control division of the Brighton Police Department has partnered with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Law enforcement officials had to euthanize the rabid fox after the attacks. However, residents and victims are concerned that there […]
The fox that bit several people in Brighton last Friday tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. The Monroe County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday. Law enforcement killed the fox after reports of it attacking people near Hollyvale Drive and Tilstone Place. The Monroe County Rabies Control Program is asking anyone who encountered the fox […]
The United States has seen the highest numbers of deaths In 10 years related to rabies. Reports said at least 5 people died from being infected with the virus. Some of the people that died refused to get the rabies vaccine due to their beliefs and the other people didn’t know that they were exposed […]
A large group of people from Nebraska Being urged to go get their rabies shots After being exposed to a rabid bat while camping out in a zoo. One of the campers woke up and noticed one of the rabid bats flying low near her head. There was no evidence of the camper being scratched […]
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