Officials are cautioning Americans after a surge in rabies incidents, including a rabid raccoon in Missouri, bats in houses, and attacks by a stray cat in New York and a coyote in Massachusetts. Although rare, the disease is almost always fatal if untreated.
Health officials stress the importance of prompt treatment with shots after suspected exposure to rabies. Dr. Thomas Moore noted an increase in people's anxiety about rabies, driven by sensational cases, even though actual diagnoses remain rare.
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