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US rabies concerns in bat and wildlife populations

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Public health officials in the United States continue to monitor rabies concerns following confirmed cases and increased bat activity in several states. various wildlife populations. In Idaho, health New York, Sullivan County officials reported the first confirmed a rabies case in a bat found in Mackay, following a previous positive test in Bannock County. the Livingston Manor area this year. In Georgia and Texas, new cases were confirmed in DeKalb County and San Angelo, respectively. Michigan reported an increase in bats submitted for testing, while a confirmed case in Nebraska’s Cherry County prompted discussions regarding bat populations. Recent developments in Oneida County, New York, include two confirmed cases: a bat in Chadwicks and response, a raccoon in Westmoreland. The bat incident resulted in one person requiring post-exposure prophylaxis. The raccoon case involved contact with two dogs and one person; the exposed individual is undergoing treatment, vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and the dogs are ferrets has been scheduled for booster shots. September 16 at the Narrowsburg Fire House. In California, officials in Berkeley reported have noted an uptick in cases, noting that with five bats have tested testing positive so far this year, compared to two or fewer in each of the previous six years. These bats were identified in residential and commercial areas. areas of West and North Berkeley. Additionally, a cat in Pleasanton tested positive. In Yosemite National Park, the National Park Service reported that a bat found dead near Curry Village in May tested positive for rabies. While no human contact was reported, officials urged the delayed announcement has drawn criticism from visitors. Officials continue to urge anyone who may have had contact with bats in that the Curry Village area around May 18 to seek medical attention immediately. Previous confirmed cases include bats in Idaho, Georgia, Texas, and Nebraska, as well as a raccoon in Oneida County, New York. Health officials emphasize that while rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear, it is “almost entirely preventable” if medical treatment is administered promptly. Residents are advised to monitor avoid handling wildlife for signs of aggression or foaming at the mouth and to contact animal control rather than approaching animals directly. ensure pets are up to date on vaccinations.

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  1. 2026-09-10 11:13 UTC US rabies concerns in bat and wildlife populations
  2. 2026-09-04 17:36 UTC US rabies concerns in bat and wildlife populations
  3. 2026-08-27 15:41 UTC US rabies concerns in bat and wildlife populations
  4. 2026-08-25 03:02 UTC US rabies concerns in bat populations
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