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Rabies on the move in North Country
Posted: Apr 06, 2015 5:40 PM EDT
Updated: Apr 06, 2015 7:03 PM EDT
By Rose Spillman
MALONE, N.Y. - Rabies is on the rise in Franklin County, New York. Health officials are warning the public to be cautious as they investigate a handful of recent cases...
...At least four people have possibly been exposed to the rabies virus since the outbreak began, and two are still undergoing treatment.
"There's such a public health concern. If a human gets bitten by an animal that is rabid, and they don't go for rabies preventative shots -- it's called prophylaxis -- then it will kill them," Dr. Robbins said...
Rabies on the move in North Country
Posted: Apr 06, 2015 5:40 PM EDT
Updated: Apr 06, 2015 7:03 PM EDT
By Rose Spillman
MALONE, N.Y. - Rabies is on the rise in Franklin County, New York. Health officials are warning the public to be cautious as they investigate a handful of recent cases...
...At least four people have possibly been exposed to the rabies virus since the outbreak began, and two are still undergoing treatment.
"There's such a public health concern. If a human gets bitten by an animal that is rabid, and they don't go for rabies preventative shots -- it's called prophylaxis -- then it will kill them," Dr. Robbins said...