More Americans are getting rabies shots this year as exposures rise
The CDC has identified a nationwide spike in rabies exposures during summer 2026, prompting a federal health alert. Cases and exposures are rising across the country, with some regions like Henrico experiencing particularly high numbers. In response, more Americans are receiving rabies shots as a precaution following potential exposure to rabid or possibly rabid animals.
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3 developments- Sep 10CDC warns of a summer spike in rabies exposures
- Sep 10Human rabies exposure cases on the rise, CDC warns
- Sep 11CDC issues alert about nationwide increase in rabies exposures
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