Rabies
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First human rabies case reported in Ontario after almost 60 yearsThe case was confirmed on Friday by Brant County Health Unit which said it believed the exposure had come from a bat and led to someone from being hospitalized.Health4 hours
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Rabies in Canada: A look at the disease risk amidst new U.S. dog regulationRecent U.S. regulations on dog entry due to rabies concerns highlight the ongoing threat of the disease, which remains a serious issue in Canada despite a decline in cases.HealthJul 18
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‘Freaking out’: Manitoba woman’s dog attacked by rabid skunk, sparking concern'I was freaking out just a little bit. My first question of course was, "Is Lopen OK?" Because skunks can deal some damage — absolutely.'CanadaJun 20
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Tests from a pair of bats confirm Hamilton’s first two rabies cases for 2023Hamilton recorded its first rabies cases for 2023 after two bats tested positive for the affliction in the last few weeks. Citizens are reminded that it is prime tick season, too.HealthJun 8, 2023
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Raccoon euthanized after it was brought to Maine pet store for nail trimRaccoons are one of the most common carriers of rabies, and bringing the wild animal into a pet store constituted an unnecessary risk to public health.TrendingMay 29, 2023
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Ontario police officer under fire after ‘dispatching’ of raccoon with shovelPolice in Lindsay, Ont. are defending the officer's action after the raccoon, they say, had to be put down. Police say this was 'the safest option' at the time.EnvironmentApr 18, 2023
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Canada to ban dogs from over 100 countries due to rabies concernsThe CFIA said dog rabies kills 59,000 people every year in the countries affected by the ban, including Afghanistan, Ukraine and mainland China.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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Low-cost rabies vaccine clinics for pets returning to Simcoe Muskoka regionTo help protect pets and their owners against the potentially fatal disease, low-cost rabies vaccine clinics are returning to Simcoe County later this month.HealthSep 21, 2022
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HKPR to host reduced-cost rabies vaccination clinics in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland CountyThe health unit will host reduced-cost rabies vaccination clinics on Oct. 1 in Brighton, Campbellford, Port Hope, Lindsay and Fenelon Falls.HealthSep 20, 2022
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Public health confirms first case of rabies in bats this year in Wellington-Dufferin-GuelphThe bat was discovered in the Melancthon area near Shelburne on Wednesday. Two people are currently receiving treatment after being exposed to the bat.HealthAug 12, 2022
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