Rabies Warning Issued in Multiple States as Local Cases Rise
Summary
Several states in the U.S. have issued rabies warnings after finding rabid bats, raccoons, foxes, goats, and a pet dog. Health officials are concerned about higher chances of exposure to rabies for people and animals in these areas.Key Facts
- Idaho has found 24 rabid bats this year, more than in the past three years combined.
- San Antonio, Texas, reported 22 rabies cases in wild animals in June and July, compared to just 2-3 cases in previous years.
- A pet dog in San Antonio tested positive for rabies after contact with a skunk.
- North Carolina is tracking people who handled infected baby goats from a petting zoo.
- Florida issued a 60-day rabies alert in Brevard County after a raccoon tested positive.
- Rabies can spread through bites, scratches, or saliva entering broken skin or membranes.
- Rabies is rare in the U.S. but deadly if not treated before symptoms start.
- Officials advise not touching bats and keeping pets vaccinated and indoors to prevent exposure.
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