Rabies
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Hamilton included in Ontario’s ‘estimated risk areas’ for Lyme diseaseHamilton Public Health recorded a significant year over year bump in Lyme disease cases in 2021, picking up 21 more compared to 2020.HealthMay 13
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Okanaganites reminded to not play with, or touch, batsIn B.C., between four and eight per cent of bats that come into contact with people have rabies, Interior Health said in an alert reminding people to avoid touching the creatures.HealthMay 10
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Hamilton public health says bat who bit resident tests positive for rabiesHamilton public health is reporting that a bat who bit a resident has tested positive for rabies and is reminding the public to steer clear of wild animals.HealthMar 28
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Warning issued after rabid horse discovered in Perth CountyPublic health officials in Huron Perth have issued a warning after a horse on a farm located in Perth South tested positive for rabies.CanadaNov 4, 2021
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Ingersoll resident receiving preventive treatment after being bitten by rabid bat: SWPHThe resident discovered the bat, which appeared to be injured, on July 3, and made contact with the animal in an attempt to remove it.HealthJul 9, 2021
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Group that handled bat in Belcarra park could have been exposed to rabies: officialsRabies is rare in bats, but if someone is exposed to the virus and doesn't get early treatment they could get brain damage or even die.HealthJul 4, 2021
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Rabies positive bat found in Martensville, first found in location since 2011: animal expertThis is the first bat with the virus found in Martensville since 2011 when three were caught and had confirmed positive with rabies.CanadaJun 6, 2021
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Hamilton resident getting treatment after being bit by rabid batHamilton currently has an outbreak of rabies, mainly in raccoons and skunks, with 330 animals testing positive since December 2015.HealthMay 14, 2021
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Man hurls rabid bobcat across his lawn to save wife in dramatic videoSurveillance footage shows a North Carolina husband springing into action during a driveway encounter with a bobcat.TrendingApr 20, 2021
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New Brunswick continues rabies prevention in southwestern areaThe first case of raccoon-variant rabies in the province was reported July 4.EnvironmentJul 17, 2020
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