CDC Issues Alert About Nationwide Increase in Rabies Exposures

CDC reports increase in human rabies exposures, doc explains the dangers

Rabies is almost always fatal when symptoms begin, but it is preventable when treatment is started before symptoms begin, the chair of emergency medicine at Mass General Brigham Dr. Ali Raja said.

CDC warns of increasing rabies exposures

The CDC is warning that rabies exposures appear to be rising across the U.S.

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.

CDC issues alert about nationwide increase in rabies exposures

From July through August, the CDC received 17% more rabies-related inquiries than in the same time period last year.

CDC warns of rising rabies exposures across the US as deadly disease threat grows

The CDC is warning that human rabies exposures are on the rise across the U.S. Since July, multiple cities have reported local increases in human rabies exposures involving known rabies vectors and animals that less commonly carry the disease.