Rabies Surge Sparks Urgent Alerts | Rochester News

Rabies cases are surging nationwide, with local health departments reporting more exposures and vaccinations than ever—bats and raccoons among the culprits. The CDC confirms a national uptick in treatments, even without confirmed exposure, as caution grows. With symptoms often delayed weeks or months and hard to spot early, experts stress immediate action: if you suspect contact with wildlife, call your health department right away. They’ll assess risk and may prescribe vaccines or wound care. And here’s good news: New York offers free pet rabies shots for dogs, cats, and ferrets—your best line of defense against this deadly virus. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7590d59bccec9169