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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

A Growing Number of People Refuse to Vaccinate Their Pets. They Have a Mind-Boggling Reason Why.

Influenced by the tenets of TCM and a book he read on the unethical practices of rabies vaccine pioneer Louis Pasteur, Grant became skeptical that the collection of symptoms identified by veterinarians as rabies was an actual, distinct disease that could be targeted by an injectable drug. Though he distrusts pharmaceutical products, potential adverse effects aren't his major objection to the shots. "It's more about not being convinced at all that there's really anything to vaccinate against," he said.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Second-highest number of rabid bats ever recorded in L.A. County, officials say

Los Angeles County has recorded 61 rabid bats in 2025, prompting officials to warn residents to avoid contact and report sick or indoor bats to Animal Control.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Rabid bat confirmed at Portola Valley Town Center

A bat found near Little People's Park in Portola Valley tested positive for rabies; anyone who touched it should contact a medical provider immediately.
Public health
fromsilive
4 weeks ago

NYC deploying rabies vaccine baits: Staten Island will not receive any despite numerous cases

Staten Island will not receive oral rabies vaccine baits despite multiple rabid animals identified there this year.
Public health
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC is dropping fish-scented rabies vaccine pouches for raccoons in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan

New York City is distributing fish-scented oral rabies vaccine baits in parks to immunize raccoons and curb wildlife rabies.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Rabid bat found in Monterey County

A Mexican free-tailed bat in Cachagua tested positive for rabies; exposed pets quarantined; residents should avoid bat contact and keep pets’ rabies vaccinations current.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Toronto Public Health seeking person who 'physically handled' bat that may have rabies | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Toronto Public Health seeking person who 'physically handled' bat that may have rabies | CBC News

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fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Long Island on edge as 5 rabid raccoons found, officials issue health warning

Health officials warned of rabid raccoons in Long Island, highlighting increased surveillance and an upcoming oral vaccine campaign.
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