US Drops Million Rabies Vaccines for Wildlife | Concord News

The USDA is dropping over a million rabies vaccine baits across rural Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York to stop the spread of rabies—especially among raccoons, the main carriers in the East. With rising cases in both states, this targeted effort aims to create a disease barrier before it reaches humans. The flavored baits attract raccoons—and other wildlife like skunks and opossums—with pets safe if they accidentally eat one (though it may cause mild stomach upset). If you spot a bait, handle it with care and move it to the woods. Officials will later trap and test raccoons for immunity to measure success. The ultimate goal? Eradicating raccoon rabies nationwide and making this deadly disease a thing of the past. 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/8c90cbea7dfc6951