Rabies
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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
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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
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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
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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
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HKPR health unit issues warning after rabid bat found in home in City of Kawartha LakesEnvironmental health manager Richard Ovcharovich says the incident is a reminder for people to take care around bats and ensure their pets have updated rabies vaccinations.HealthJul 27
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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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