Boone County Reports Surge in Animal Bites, Persistent Hepatitis

Boone County reports surge in animal bites, persistent hepatitis

Boone County’s 2024 Communicable Disease Summary reveals a notable surge in animal bites and ongoing challenges with chronic hepatitis infections, according to the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) annual report. The data - collected from medical providers,…

Animal bites are up by 117 in Columbia/Boone County

Health officials in Columbia and Boone County say there has been a significant increase in the rate of reported animal bites. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has released its 2024 communicable disease report. Animal bites are considered a communicable disease risk due to the potential for rabies. The report says the number of animal bites in Boone County increased by 117, from 288 in 2023 to 405 in 2024. Columbi…