Rabies

Province clarifies rules on rabies vaccinations

canada.com     Sep 3, 2008   1 related          

Encounters with bats raise concerns; Shots not recommended unless there's evidence of a bite or direct exposure to affected animal CHERYL CORNACCHIA, The Gazette Published:Â 40 minutes ago Suzanne Lalonde took it calmly...                    

North Dakota Urges To Take Preventive Measures Against Rabies Exposures

emaxhealth.com     Sep 2, 2008   3 related          

The North Dakota Department of Health announced that a significant increase in demand and a production delay has caused the availability of rabies vaccine to be limited. As a result, the Department of Health is urging...                    

Raccoon baiting begins next week in the county

starbeacon.com     Aug 31, 2008          

Published August 31, 2008 12:34 am - Ashtabula County is one of 16 Ohio counties targeted in an ambitious state program aimed at halting an invasion of raccoon-borne rabies, officials said. Raccoon baiting begins next...                    

Shortage of rabies treatments for humans prompts stricter guidelines

wacotrib.com     Aug 31, 2008          

Sunday, August 31, 2008 By Cindy V. Culp Tribune-Herald staff writer Expect a lot more questions if you are bitten by an animal and worried about contracting rabies. The vaccine that prevents the disease in humans is in...                    

Shortage Leads To Rabies Vaccine Rationing

cbs2chicago.com     Aug 30, 2008   2 related          

WILL COUNTY (Naperville Sun) ― A nationwide shortage of rabies vaccine this summer is forcing health departments to ration who can get the shots after being exposed to a rabid animal, the Will County Health Department...                    

4 kids treated after contact with bat that had rabies

sacbee.com     Aug 30, 2008   1 related          

Published 12:00 am PDT Saturday, August 30, 2008 Story appeared in OUR REGION section, Page B2 At least four children at Grafton Elementary School were exposed to a bat that tested positive for rabies, the Yolo County...                    

Man bitten by bat found, given rabies treatment

theithacajournal.com     Aug 29, 2008   1 related          

By Raymond Drumsta • Journal Staff • August 29, 2008 ITHACA — A man who was bitten by a rabid bat in Thompson Park has been found and is receiving treatments, county health officials said. The man, whose name is being...                    

Girl Denied Rabies Vaccine After Scare

ksat.com     Aug 29, 2008          

Parents: Girl's Hand Covered In Foam From Rabid Skunk UPDATED: 9:06 pm CDT August 28, 2008 SAN ANTONIO -- A 12-year-old girl exposed to a rabid skunk was denied a rabies vaccination because hospital officials told her...                    

Caution Around Bats, Other Wildlife, Stray Dogs, Cats

emaxhealth.com     Aug 26, 2008   2 related          

Summer and fall mean more outdoor time and more open windows—and more chances for people to come in contact with wildlife, including flying bats. Any mammal, especially carnivores (meat eaters), may carry rabies. And while...                    

Missouri Horse Tested Positive For Rabies

emaxhealth.com     Aug 26, 2008          

Officials with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services are notifying people who attended the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia of a confirmed case of rabies in a horse stabled and shown on the grounds during...                    

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