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Rabid raccoon found in N.J. backyard

Rabid raccoon found in N.J. backyard

A raccoon found in a backyard in Camden County earlier this month tested positive for rabies, according to officials. A Voorhees resident alerted the borough’s animal control officer on Oct. 12 after seeing a raccoon in their backyard with their dog, officials said. The raccoon was taken to the state Public Health & Environmental Laboratories which confirmed the raccoon had …

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Rabid bat bites person in southeast Michigan

Rabid bat bites person in southeast Michigan

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MI – A person was bitten by a rabid bat in southeast Michigan, health officials say. The St. Clair County Health Department was notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that a bat found in St. Clair County tested positive for rabies, according to an Oct. 10 news release from the county. One person …

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Person bitten by rabid bat in Southeast Michigan, health officials say

Person bitten by rabid bat in Southeast Michigan, health officials say

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – A bat in Southeast Michigan has tested positive for rabies, and one person was bitten by it, health officials announced. State health officials notified the St. Clair County Health Department that a bat found within the county has tested positive for rabies, according to a release on Oct. 10. One person was bitten by the …

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2 People Exposed to Rabid Fox in Westmoreland | Health

2 People Exposed to Rabid Fox in Westmoreland | Health

2 People Exposed to Rabid Fox in Westmoreland | Health | wktv.com We recognize you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore access cannot be granted at this time. For any issues, contact news@wktv.com or call 315-733-0404. Source …

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Rabid raccoon leads 2 dogs to be quarantined in N.J.

Rabid raccoon leads 2 dogs to be quarantined in N.J.

A raccoon found in Voorhees has tested positive for rabies after it came near a resident’s dogs, according to the Camden County Health Department. On Tuesday, a resident noticed a raccoon in their yard near their two dogs. The town’s animal control officer picked up the raccoon and had it tested at the state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories in …

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Health officials issue warning after rabid bat found near Washington Park Arboretum

Health officials issue warning after rabid bat found near Washington Park Arboretum

SEATTLE — A rabid bat was found Tuesday on a residential road near Seattle’s Washington Park Arboretum. Even if not bitten, anyone who may have had contact with the bat should get a medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health – Seattle & King County at 206-296-4774 to determine whether preventive rabies treatment is needed. While rabies can be fatal, …

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