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Wildlife Rabies Vaccines are Awaited in Northern Maine

Unfortunately, there are plenty of animals that can get rabies. From dogs, cats, bats, and raccoons, and all the way to foxes, coyotes, and ferrets – they can all become infected with rabies. The disease is lethal, and it can…

August 1, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Three Bats Test Positive for Rabies in Jefferson County (Colorado, USA) – Caution Becomes Mandatory

Any animal can get rabies, a viral disease that almost always leads to death. The main animals that can carry rabies are skunks, foxes, raccoons, and bats. The disease can easily be transmitted to humans through a simple bite or…

July 19, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The CDC Issues a Ban on Dogs From 113 Countries

Although many of us are in love with dogs, as their company could become a precious gift, we can’t neglect that these animals also have their dark side. Rabies represents a strong argument, the virus that usually causes death and…

June 16, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

British Man Died of Rabies After a Cat Bite Him While He Was on Vacation in Morocco

After a vacation in Morocco where a cat bit him, a British man died of the rabies virus. Health authorities reminded us of the steps to take before traveling to a country exposed to this threat. If you want to…

November 14, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

Bat Caught At Belwood Lake, Ontario, Tests Positive For Rabies

On Tuesday, a bat dove into the water of Belwood Lake, Ontario, and some local swimmers jumped in to help the animal. Eventually, the bat was caught by the staff with the Grand River Conservation Authority. Today, August 31st, the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph…

August 31, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

A 6-Year-Old Boy Who Got Infected With Rabies Died

Ryker Roque, a boy from Florida died after he got infected with rabies. He was kept under anesthesia, while the family tried to save the boy with an experimental technique, which is known as the Milwaukee protocol. The experimental technique…

January 16, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0