rabies

The Americas has made extraordinary progress, mainly by vaccinating canines. Asia and Africa —- where 95% of rabies cases happen —- have two obstacles to progress.

The Florida Department of Health in Lake County says a dog was exposed to a bat that was sick with rabies, triggering the warning in the area.

A surge in pet adoptions has increased demand for dogs imported from around the world. Most are fine, but federal officials turned up 450 dogs in 2020 with false records — 50% more than in 2019.

Experts believe rabies-carrying bats could enter Southern Texas through Latin America, putting livestock in jeopardy. Florida's wildlife agency is involved in the federal preparations.

An animal lover stopped to feed a hungry-looking stray cat outside Everglades National Park in Florida. The cat bit her finger; then treatment for a possible rabies infection bit her pocketbook.

Authorities say a Maitland police officer fatally shot a rabid otter several days after people reported attacks.The Orlando Sentinel reports that the…

Their last rabies cases may have been two years ago, but Franklin and Gulf County health officials still want area residents to keep their distance from...

A Florida woman who was helping a friend into a car at a large retirement community felt something hit her arm but thought nothing of it until she went…

Following a rabid raccoon attack, the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is advising residents to be careful around wild animals. The...

State public health officials say a Swiss couple who recently handled a bat in East Naples that turned out to have rabies have been located and are…