#rabies is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 78 people shared 119 posts with it — around 4 a day. Activity is down 32% versus the previous week, peaking on Aug 31 with 17 posts.
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Michigan resident dies of rabies after undergoing organ transplant in Ohio: Officials
A Michigan resident has died of rabies after apparently undergoing an organ transplant, health officials said Thursday.
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C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Mpox
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CDC reports a significant increase in rabies activity
The CDC reports a significant rise in rabies activity in the U.S., with increased human exposures, including near-exposures in North Carolina. Rabies is fatal once symptoms arise, highlighting the imp...
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WHO's Science in 5 - Rabies: Protect yourself and your pets - 27 September 2024
YouTube video by World Health Organization (WHO)
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Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too
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CDC reports a significant increase in rabies activity
The CDC reports a significant rise in rabies activity in the U.S., with increased human exposures, including near-exposures in North Carolina. Rabies is fatal once symptoms arise, highlighting the imp...
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Rabid skunk confirmed in Kootenay Lake region — The Boundary Sentinel
A skunk in the Kootenay Lake region has tested positive for rabies. Interior Health says anyone bitten or scratched in the area should seek medical care.
Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com
Happy Sunday! Ready for some good news? Today I wrote about our country’s success in preventing the spread of rabies. And when we’ve really committed to it, we haven’t just contained this stuff. We’ve erased it. There’s a few lessons we can take from this and apply to our politics. (Link below)
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CDC Issues Alert on Rabies Exposure, Appropriate Treatment
The agency expresses concern that a rise in use of postexposure prophylaxis could indicate a lack of understanding of when to administer the therapy.
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Multiple people treated after rabies found in skunk in Kootenay Lake area | CBC News
The health authority is now warning that anyone else who may have been exposed to the disease should seek immediate emergency medical care.
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B.C. Health Officials Warn Public About Skunk Rabies Case in Kootenay Lake Region
Health officials in British Columbia have issued a public warning to residents in the Kootenay Lake region following a confirmed case of rabies in a skunk. Interior Health (IH) and the BC Centre for Disease Control confirmed the rabies case on Thursday, stating that the skunk was likely infectious between August 15 and September 4. The agencies emphasized that while interactions with skunks are extremely rare, they have assessed and treated a small number of individuals who may have been exposed to the infected animal. They are urging anyone who had contact with a skunk in the region to come forward for assessment, particularly if the contact occurred after August 15. The warning specifically advises that anyone bitten or scratched by a skunk should immediately contact their local public health office, visit a primary care provider, or go to an emergency department. For pets that have been bitten or scratched by a skunk, the health authority recommends seeking veterinary care. Rabies is described as a serious viral infection affecting the brain and nervous system, typically transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals. Health officials clarified that rabies is not spread through exposure to the spray, urine, or feces of infected skunks. They also noted that bats are the only known reservoirs of rabies in British Columbia, with occasional spillovers to other animal species. The health authority stressed that rabies infections in humans are extremely rare in B.C. and Canada, but when they do occur, they are usually fatal without prompt vaccination. They highlighted that the disease is preventable with timely administration of vaccines after exposure. Additionally, the public is advised to report any skunk or wild animal exhibiting abnormal behavior, such as disorientation, unusual activity during daytime, lack of fear of people, or increased aggression, by calling the BC RAPP line at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277). The BC Centre for Disease Control website provides further information on rabies prevention and response measures for both humans and pets. This public warning comes as part of ongoing efforts to ensure community safety and prevent potential transmission of the disease.
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Multiple people treated after rabies found in skunk in Kootenay Lake area | CBC News
The health authority is now warning that anyone else who may have been exposed to the disease should seek immediate emergency medical care.
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Rabies – Vaccinations
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World Rabies Day 2026 - Travel Clinics
World Rabies Day aims to raise awareness and advocate for rabies elimination globally.
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