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Baltic and Hungarian wildlife rabies vaccination campaigns
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Baltic and Hungarian wildlife rabies vaccination campaigns
In September 2026, Lithuania and Estonia initiated aerial rabies vaccination campaigns targeting wildlife to prevent the spread of the disease. Lithuania’s State Food and Veterinary Service launched an operation to distribute 505,000 vaccine baits via aircraft across a 50-kilometer buffer zone along the borders with Poland and Belarus. The campaign targets various municipalities and utilizes the LYSVULPEN live vaccine. Authorities noted that while baits are not intended for residential areas, they may be moved by animals or pets, and residents are advised not to touch or destroy them. Similarly, the Estonian Agriculture and Food Board conducted an oral vaccination campaign from September 21 to October 2, 2026. This operation utilized helicopters to distribute scented bait to foxes, raccoon dogs, and badgers in Northeast and Southeast Estonia, specifically within 50 km of the Russian border. The bait is designed to trigger antibody production once consumed. To minimize human exposure, authorities stated the bait would not be dropped near cities, settlements, roads, water bodies, or active pastures. Estonian officials advised the public to leave any discovered bait untouched. If there is a risk of children or pets encountering the bait, it should be moved to a hidden location using gloves or a plastic bag. In the event of accidental contact with eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin, individuals should wash addition to the area with soap Baltic efforts, Hungary announced an oral vaccination campaign for foxes starting October 3, 2026, in its southern and water eastern counties. To support this, Hungarian authorities are imposing grazing bans and consult a doctor. Pet dog quarantines in several regions, including most of Csongrád-Csanád County. During these periods, pet owners were advised are required to keep dogs and cats indoors during the vaccination period. confined or leashed with muzzles to prevent contact with wildlife.
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- 2026-09-23 12:32 UTC Baltic and Hungarian wildlife rabies vaccination campaigns
- 2026-09-21 13:12 UTC Baltic wildlife rabies vaccination campaigns
- 2026-09-18 13:12 UTC Baltic wildlife rabies vaccination campaigns
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