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WSU professor Felix Lankester elected to National Academy of Medicine
Lankester’s pioneering work on vaccine delivery and community-based vaccination programs has helped transform rabies prevention and save lives in low-income countries.
Rabies is rare, deadly and easy to prevent
“Rabies is rare. But it does not give second chances. A few simple habits and one quick phone call are all it takes to stay safe.”
Rabies reports are rising in California. Experts can’t explain why
Rabies reports are up across the U.S., including in one greater Bay Area county where human exposures to rabid animals have tripled, prompting a local advisory to stay away from sick creatures.
Third rabid bat found in Pasadena prompts Public Health warning
The infected bat was located on Sunday on East Green Street between South Marengo and South Euclid Avenues, according to the Pasadena Public Health Department.
Australia: NSW Health warns against handling bats due to lyssavirus
NSW Health is advising the public not to handle, or otherwise handle bats, following a recent increase in people being bitten or scratched across the state. In the two weeks from 28 September to 10 October, 43 people were assessed by NSW Health after being bitten or scratched by bats. This includes in coastal areas in Hunter New England, the Mid North Coast, Northern NSW, and the Central Coast. This is a significant increase when compared with 10 reported cases of bat bites or scratches for the same two-week period in 2025. Keira Glasgow, Director in Health Protection at NSW Health, said, “We want people to assume that any bat could carry Australian bat lyssavirus, which is a close relative to the rabies virus and very dangerous to humans.” “If you see a bat that is injured or in distress, call your local wildlife rescue service and do not touch it. Only trained, protected and vaccinated wildlife handlers should interact with bats. “It is incredibly rare for Australian bat lyssavirus to transmit to humans, but once symptoms of lyssavirus start in people who are scratched or bitten by an infected bat, sadly there is no effective treatment. “If you are bitten or scratched by a bat, urgent medical assessment is crucial.” Rabies virus and Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) belong to a group of viruses called lyssaviruses. These viruses transmit via a bite from an infected ("rabid") animal. They all cause a similar illness known as rabies, which affects the central nervous system and is usually fatal. Rabies and ABLV infection cause similar symptoms. The early symptoms are flu-like, including headache, fever and fatigue. The illness progresses rapidly to paralysis, delirium, convulsions and death, usually within a week or two. Rabies cases and the three known human cases of ABLV infection have shown a wide variability in the time it takes for symptoms to appear following exposure to an infected animal (from several days to several years). The best way to protect yourself from infection is to not touch bats. If you see a bat in distress, injured or trapped on the ground, do not try to rescue it. Instead, contact trained experts. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Rabid bat that came into contact with child found in Yuba City
Animal services collected the bat and sent it to the Sacramento County Public Health Lab, where testing confirmed it had rabies.
Irvine bat tests positive for rabies, OC Health Care Agency says
Orange County Health Care Agency said the bat was found in a neighborhood near Canyon View Elementary School
Health Officials urge caution after rabid Raccoon found in Nash County
Nash County health officials are warning residents to avoid wild animals after a raccoon found near Spring Hope tested positive for rabies.
2 raccoons, bat found in Gloucester County test positive for rabies
Two raccoons and a bat found in Gloucester County have tested positive for rabies this week.
Rabies detected in Crook County bat prompts public health warning
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Crook County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to protect their families and pets after rabies was recently detected in a local bat in Crook County, Ore. Health officials noted that rabies has been found in bats throughout the state, making awareness and preventive measures critical. Rabies is a
Rabies comeback? A concerning signal for America's public health infrastructure
Eighteen months ago, I asked whether anti-vaccine rhetoric and a retreat from infectious-disease preparedness might open the door for rabies. Now the CDC reports more rabies inquiries, more mass-exposure events, and a sharp rise in lifesaving post-exposure treatment. Is rabies making a comeback or is a strained public-health system making every possible exposure harder to assess?
Health officials give safety tips following rabies case in cattle
Following a rabies case in a Minnesota cow, health officials urge immediate vaccination and personal protective equipment use when handling sick livestock.
Pitt County Public Health confirms rabies in raccoon found in Greenville
Pitt County Public Health has confirmed a raccoon found in Greenville tested positive for rabies, according to the Pitt County officials.Greenville Animal Servi
Bats with rabies on the rise in KC, local health depts. say. What to do if you’re exposed
Take any possible exposure seriously, local experts say.
Bat tests positive for rabies in Albany; health officials urge residents to avoid contact
Bat tests positive for rabies in AlbanyALBANY, Ore. — A bat found in the Albany area on September 22 has tested positive for rabies.Health officials are remindi
2 wild animals in Harford County test positive for rabies, health officials warn
Two wild animals in Harford County recently tested positive for rabies, the Harford County Health Department announced.
Rabies is on the rise: Experts offer advice
With rabies on the rise, infectious disease experts from Michigan Medicine share advice.
Bats test positive for rabies in North Platte, health officials urge caution
A bat collected in North Platte has tested positive for rabies, local public health officials announced.
Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies
The bat was found on Sept. 15, on the sidewalk along Hennepin Avenue between Washington Avenue and Third Street, not far from the Minneapolis Central Library.
DOH-Marion Issues Rabies Advisory - Florida Department of Health in Marion County
The advisory is in response to a single confirmed case of rabies in a bobcat near Rainbow Park.
Bobcat with rabies confirmed in Marion County, health officials urge caution
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is monitoring rabies activity after a bobcat tested positive for the virus.
Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What VA Residents Should Know
Reports of people exposed to rabid or possibly rabid animals are rising across the country. Here's where Virginia cases stand.
Kansas City Health Department says rabies cases in bats are increasing
The Kansas City Health Department said cases of rabies in bats is increasing.
Heavy caffeine users and deeper sleep; wonders of microscopic life; preparing for life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
Beth Malow, MD, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics in the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, was quoted in Women’s Health about a surprising study from the Journal of Psychopharmacology indicating that heavy caffeine users get deeper non-rapid-eye-movement sleep, even while sleeping less time. The New York Times quoted Dylan Burnette, PhD, Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, in a story (with videos) about the wonders of the microscopic life all around us. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Prevention (rabies vaccinations); Healthline (update on the Cyclospora outbreak); Prevention again (hundreds now sickened in measles outbreak); and AARP (“How do we know vaccines are safe?” video interview and transcript). Science posted a story about a new NIH research center on vaccine harms. The piece quotes Kathryn Edwards, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Emerita. Lealani Mae Acosta, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Neurology, was quoted in an Everyday Health story about how a person, after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, can enrich their life and prepare for the future. Amalia Peterson, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, was quoted by Everyday Health in a piece about common medications linked to lower dementia risk.
On Your Side Safety Check: How to Protect Your Pets From Rabies
The Alabama Department of Public Health says there have been 39 confirmed cases of rabies in animals across Alabama since last Friday, with raccoons accounting for the largest number of cases.
Rabies confirmed in Brown County cow. MDH recommends shots for 9 people who were exposed
MDH recommended nine people obtain rabies post-exposure prophylaxis as they may have been exposed to saliva from the infected animal. The disease is extremely dangerous and life-threatening to both humans and animals.
Licking County Health Department has tested a record number of bats for rabies this year - The Reporting Project
The health department said of the 50 bats it has tested this year, zero have tested positive for the deadly virus.
Cole County Health Department confirms case of rabies in a bat
The Cole County Health Department confirmed that a bat was found to have a positive case of rabies.The bat was tested after it had contact with a stray cat.The
Health officials urge preventative rabies care after stray cat tests positive in Pitt County
Pitt County health officials are offering advice to pet owners after a stray cat tested positive for rabies this week, marking the county’s third confirmed case this year.
Illinois health officials report summer spike in rabies exposures, calls
The CDC is warning of a summer spike in rabies exposures, and the state of Illinois is experiencing similar issues
Kansans warned about increased rabies cases in bats and other animals
State health authorities warned Kansans to be aware of an increase in encounters with animals that carry rabies, primarily bats.
Rabies-related health alert issued in Kansas amid increase in reports of sick wildlife encounters
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State health officials have issued an alert Tuesday due to a recent increase in reported encounters of rabid animals in Kansas Officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Env…
It’s almost time to airdrop rabies vaccines again
The USDA program uses fishmeal-coated bait bricks to lure raccoons and other animals.
Chile eliminates rabies transmitted by dogs, the first South American country to do so
Chile has become the first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies to humans, according to the World Health Organization
Rabies exposures rising nationally, health officials in Missouri urge precautions
Health officials urge people to take precautions amid a rise in rabies cases.
Chile validated as first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
Chile has become the first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies to humans, according to the World Health Organization
Alabama health officials urge residents to stay alert amid rabies cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health is reminding residents to take precautions against rabies following a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UNC Charlotte expert shares what you need to know about rabies after recent North Carolina cases
In late August, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed multiple rabies cases in baby goats at a mobile petting zoo based in Iredell County, north of Charlotte. Hundreds of people may have been exposed to rabies from the goats when the zoo visited various locations over a five-week period. Rafael Vieira […]
CDC issues advisory on uptick in rabies exposures. See where N.Y. stands
According to data from the New York State Department of Health, around 150 animals across the state have tested positive for rabies this year.
Health officials provide warning after possibly rabid bat found at New England zoo
Rhode Island health officials are warning the public that a bat at a local zoo may have been infected with rabies.
Amid uptick in rabies calls across US, bats are main threat in Sonoma County
Sonoma County health officials have a simple message for anyone who finds a dead bat: don’t touch it — it may have rabies.
CDC issues health advisory after increase in rabies exposures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory Thursday in response to recent increases in human exposure to rabid or potentially rabid animals and reports of errors …
Bat at Providence zoo prompts rabies warning from RI health officials
A bat showed signs of having rabies at a Providence, Rhode Island, zoo last month, health officials said Friday.
‘It’s hard to know why’: Local health officials on CDC rabies exposure statement
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)— The CDC says rabies exposures with animals and post-exposure vaccinations have seen a surge this year, and local health officials are seeing that trend too. Director of publ…
SAFETY ALERT: Rabies exposures rise in U.S. – and CSRA is seeing impact
Individual shots alone cost more than $400 before emergency room fees, according to data gathered from the CDC and the Department of Public Health.
Health officials see a jump in human rabies exposures and mistakes in treatments, CDC says
Rabies is a viral disease that is practically always fatal but preventable when the proper treatment is given before the patient shows symptoms.
Health officials see a jump in human rabies exposures and mistakes in treatments, CDC says
Rabies is a viral disease that is practically always fatal but preventable when the proper treatment is given before the patient shows symptoms.
Health officials see a jump in human rabies exposures and mistakes in treatments, CDC says
Rabies is a viral disease that is practically always fatal but preventable when the proper treatment is given before the patient shows symptoms.
Health officials see a jump in human rabies exposures and mistakes in treatments, CDC says
Rabies is a viral disease that is practically always fatal but preventable when the proper treatment is given before the patient shows symptoms.
Suffolk Health Department warns of rabies after raccoon tests positive
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Suffolk Health Department announced that a raccoon recently tested positive for rabies within the city limits. According to officials, the raccoon was picked up by a…
Washtenaw County Health Department issues warning after two bats discovered with rabies
The Washtenaw County Health Department has issued an information warning after two bats with rabies were discovered locally. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
Bat found in home tested positive for rabies, McDonough County health officials say
The McDonough County Health Department reported finding a bat with rabies in a home on Sept. 3.
MN rabies scare: Health department warns of possible false test results
The Minnesota Department of Health says ASAP Wildlife Services allegedly failed to consistently submit bats for proper rabies testing, leaving some customers in the dark about possible exposures. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest details.
Rabies testing concerns prompt investigation from Minnesota health officials
The Minnesota Department of Health is searching for customers of a Twin Cities company that it suspects has not been consistently submitting rabies tests for testing.
Rabid skunk confirmed in Pickens County, health officials say
DPH announced Tuesday that a skunk found in the Upstate has tested positive for rabies.
Community Partners Offer Reduced-Cost Rabies Clinic
Regional clinics are setup to support animal health ensuring pets remain protective.
Science 4 Everyone: What the DMV should know about rabies in the fall
Where are the most rabies cases in the DMV? Storm Team4 meteorologist and science teacher Ryan Miller breaks down when the virus is most prevalent in the DMV and clears misconceptions.
Virginia health leaders track uptick in rabies cases
The state's public health veterinarian is urging people to know what to do if they’re exposed to rabies.
Rabies advisory issued in St. Johns County after infected raccoon found
The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County has issued a rabies advisory following a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon in St. Augustine.
Hundreds exposed to rabies after interacting with sick baby goats: health officials
Health officials in North Carolina say nearly 300 people were exposed to rabies after baby goats in a mobile petting zoo contracted the disease.
Rabies: Why this deadly disease remains a threat
This ancient disease has plagued humans for 4,000 years. Here's why rabies still poses risks to people and pets today.
Baltimore health officials warn public after fox tests positive for rabies
Health officials in Baltimore city say a dead fox found near the 4300 block of Groveland Avenue tested positive for rabies.
Dead fox found in northwest Baltimore tests positive for rabies: health officials
A dead fox found in northwest Baltimore on Wednesday has tested positive for rabies, according to city health officials.
Jones County Health Department to host Oct. 3 rabies clinic for dogs and cats
The Jones County Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, Oct. 3.JCHD said The clinic will be held from 9:00 a.m.
Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Chatham County
CHATHAM COUNTY, GA – The Chatham County Health Department’s Environmental Health office is alerting the community that a cat... Continue Reading This Post
State health officials confirm rabies at mobile petting zoo
Several goats at Farm Adventures in Iredell County have tested positive for rabies and may have been in direct contact with people at events while infected.
Health officials warn of possible rabies exposure at events in this NC County
Possible rabies exposure has been traced to baby goats from a mobile petting zoo that hosted multiple events across the state, including in Durham County.
North Carolina: Rabid baby goats at a mobile petting zoo prompts health warning
On Friday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported confirmed multiple rabies cases in baby goats at a mobile petting zoo located in Iredell County. They were first notified of a potential rabies exposure among four baby goats at Farm Adventures in Harmony, North Carolina on August 27. The goats were most likely exposed to rabies by a skunk that had entered the pen where they were kept in late July. The NC State Laboratory of Public Health confirmed rabies viruses in three of the baby goats on August 28; a fourth goat was not tested but is also assumed to have been infected. Based on information gathered on August 28, it was determined that no other animals on the farm pose a risk of rabies exposure to people. Learn about rabies Anyone who had contact with baby goats from the Farm Adventures mobile petting zoo either at their location in Harmony, North Carolina, or at an off-site event, between July 28 and Aug. 27, 2026, may have been exposed while the animals were infectious. Impacted individuals should contact their local health department to determine whether medications are needed to prevent infection. Individuals are encouraged to call before visiting an emergency department or urgent care clinic to determine if treatment is needed and where it can be accessed. Known potential exposure dates and locations include: July 28: Jurney’s Assisted Living, 1942 Van Haven Drive, Statesville in Iredell County July 30: Private event in Mecklenburg County Aug. 1: Community Connections Back-to-School Bash, Breeden Amphitheater, 333 S. Main St., Lexington in Davidson County Aug. 6: Brookdale Peachtree, 2806 Peachtree Road, Statesville in Iredell County Aug. 8: Private event in Watauga County Aug. 9: Private event in Burke County Aug. 15: Masonic Picnic Grounds, 201 Poplar St., Mocksville in Davie County Aug. 16: Private event in Durham County Aug. 22: Private event in Iredell County Aug. 23: Private event in Durham County Rabies is a deadly disease that can spread from wild animals to pets and people, primarily through a bite, scratch or when infected saliva touches broken skin or mucous membranes. Human rabies infections are extremely rare in the United States. No human cases have been reported in North Carolina since 2011. Rabies is almost always fatal in mammals, including people, unless medications to prevent infections are given before symptoms develop. Symptoms can begin weeks to months after someone is exposed. Early symptoms are flu-like illness including weakness, fever or headache as well as a prickling or itching sensation where someone was bitten or exposed. In 2025, over 4,000 animals were submitted to the NC State Laboratory of Public Health for rabies testing, and of these, approximately 6% tested positive. In North Carolina the disease most often occurs in wild animals especially skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes. Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Health officials warn of possible rabies exposure at Durham County events
Two events were infected baby goats were present were held in the county on Aug. 16 and 23.
NC health officials warn of possible rabies exposure tied to petting zoo goats
Health officials are investigating a potential rabies exposure after several baby goats from a mobile petting zoo tested positive for the virus.
Four baby goats at mobile petting zoo in North Carolina test positive for rabies
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said the petting zoo held events involving children and elderly people between July 28 and Thursday.
Multiple baby goats had rabies at North Carolina mobile petting zoo, attendees urged to contact local health officials
Several baby goats at a mobile petting zoo in North Carolina were infected with rabies, and authorities are asking anyone who had contact with the animals to reach out to health officials.
Rabies outbreak at North Carolina mobile petting zoo triggers health warning
4 baby goats left dead after rabies outbreak, officials said
Baby goats in petting zoo found with rabies, euthanized
People who had contact with the animals in Iredell and Davidson counties are urged to contact local health officials.
Press Release: Rabies Exposure Alert Linked to Mobile Petting Zoo Events
Rabies Exposure Alert Linked to Mobile Petting Zoo EventsFor Immediate ReleaseSalisbury, NC - Rowan County Public Health is alerting residents of a potential rabies exposure linked to a mobile pe
Rabid bat found in unincorporated St. Charles, state health officials confirm
KANE COUNTY, Ill. — Health officials in Kane County have confirmed that a bat located in unincorporated St. Charles last week has tested positive for rabies. According to county officials, the Illi…
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Camden County, New Jersey, health officials say
A raccoon that was in an altercation with a dog in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
Bat found in Livingston County tests positive for rabies, health officials say
Bat found in Livingston County tests positive for rabies, health officials warn residents
A bat found in Livingston County has tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first reported animal case of the year, according to the Livingston County Health Department.
SC rabies cases rise as 13 people, 4 pets exposed, public health officials report
The South Carolina Department Public Health has confirmed multiple cases of rabies around the state, affecting 13 people and four pets.
Bexar County reports first dog rabies case in more than a decade, health officials say
A dog tested positive for rabies in Bexar County for the first time in more than a decade, according to Animal Care Services and Metro Health.
Franklin County Public Health reports new rabies cases in Northern New York
Health officials in Franklin County, New York, said rabies cases continue to be a factor this summer, with eight cases confirmed in the region.
Rabies-positive bat found in Anne Arundel County; health officials issue alert
A bat found in Anne Arundel County tested positive for rabies, prompting a health alert for anyone who may have had contact with it.
Clinton County health officials urge residents not to release bats found in homes
The Clinton County Health Department advises residents to safely contain bats found in their homes and contact authorities, emphasizing the risk of rabies exposure.
DOH-Marion Issues Rabies Advisory - Florida Department of Health in Marion County
DOH-Marion is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area in response to a single confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon.
Department of Health advises public after report of rabid kitten in Hanover
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued an alert advising the public of a confirmed rabid kitten that was found in Hanover.Paws Animal Hospital confirm
Rabid bat found near playground at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park, health officials say
A bat found at a Renton park has tested positive for rabies, Public Health – Seattle & King County officials said Wednesday.
Health department warns residents after rabid bat discovered in Severn
A bat discovered in Severn on Thursday tested positive for rabies, prompting the Anne Arundel County Department of Health to alert the community.The bat was fou
Fox found in Lynchburg tests positive for rabies, department of health confirms
The Lynchburg Health Department has confirmed that a fox found near Hancock Street tested positive for rabies.
Health officials warn of rabies after bat lands on table at Vista restaurant
The risk of catching rabies may be a possibility for anyone who had direct contact with the bat that flew into the Yellow Deli Restaurant in Vista on Sunday, July 19.
Protecting pets and people: Positive rabies case reported in Stone Mountain, DeKalb health officials say
DeKalb County Department of Health is issuing an urgent warning for pets and people.
Rabid bat found near zoo restaurant sparks urgent public health warning: 'Extremely serious'
A dead wild bat found near a San Diego Zoo Safari Park restaurant tested positive for rabies, marking the 19th such case in the county in 2026, said experts.
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Bloomingdale Area
The Chatham County Health Department is alerting residents that a bat from the Bloomingdale area of Chatham County has tested positive for rabies.