The CDC reports a significant rise in rabies activity in the U.S., with increased human exposures, including near-exposures in North Carolina. Rabies is fatal once symptoms arise, highlighting the importance of immediate postexposure prophylaxis. Effective prevention relies on pet vaccinations… Read More »CDC reports a significant increase in rabies activity
During a Senate hearing on April 22, 2026, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed rabies as a public health issue, stating staffing cuts would suffice for its low fatality rate. Despite this, the CDC paused human rabies testing and… Read More »Robert F Kennedy Jr wants to make rabies great again
Anti-vaxxers are spreading false claims about a new RNA rabies vaccine for pets, despite its potential effectiveness and fewer side effects compared to traditional vaccines. The rabies vaccine has significantly reduced human and pet fatalities. The innovative saRNA technology promises… Read More »Anti-vaxxer false claims about RNA rabies vaccine for pets
Vaccine hesitancy is increasingly affecting pet vaccination, mirroring trends in human vaccination. Research shows 22% of dog and 26% of cat owners hesitate to vaccinate. Unvaccinated pets face serious disease risks, including rabies. Vaccines are crucial for health, safety, and… Read More »Vaccine hesitancy for pets is growing and it matters
On November 22, 2024, a teacher in Fresno, California, died from rabies after being bitten by a bat in her classroom. Rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear, but can be prevented with timely vaccination post-exposure. Awareness of potential… Read More »Fresno teacher dies of rabies from a bat