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Illness that killed rabbit, squirrels in central Illinois could spread to pets, humans

Summary by NBC Chicago
Some Illinois residents and pet owners are being urged to use caution after a dead rabbit was diagnosed with tularemia in recent days. According to the Douglas County Health Department, the rabbit was tested for the illness after being found in Tuscola, a community located approximately 25 miles south of Champaign. In addition, a squirrel die-off was reported in the Urbana area in recent weeks, with one of the animals testing positive for the ba…

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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