Latest rabies Stories

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The leaves are green, the flowers are in bloom and, once again, it's that time of year when a new generation of wildlife is making its arrival. And it's almost a certainty that Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife, whether it be in their backyards or high on a mountain. "Being outdoors in the spring is an enjoyable way to spend time and learn more about nature," said Calvin W. DuBrock, who directs the Pennsylvania Game...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) announced today a Maryland man who recently died of rabies contracted the disease when he received an infected transplanted kidney a year and a half ago. As a result of this revelation, three other patients who received organs from the same donor are “doing fine,” but have been given rabies shots as a precaution, according to CDC officials. The doctors who performed the...

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Michigan dog bite lawyers launch new website (http://www.MichiganDogBiteLawyer.org) for victims of dog bite injuries and attacks. Southfield, Michigan (PRWEB) January 06, 2013 The dog bite injury lawyers in Michigan at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are proud to announce the release of their new website, http://www.MichiganDogBiteLawyer.org. The specialty website includes information for dog bite injury and attack victims and their families on the legal...

LAKELAND, Fla., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With seven confirmed cases of rabies in wildlife across Polk County this year, an increase over two previous years, SPCA Florida is responding by providing 1,000 free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats now through the end of the year through its Wellness Wagon mobile veterinary clinic. Dr. Nicole Ferguson, SPCA Florida Chief Shelter Veterinarian says, "Rabies is a zoonotic disease, one that is spread to humans by animals....

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Grifols, a global healthcare company that produces medicines derived from human plasma, announced today it has a robust inventory of HyperRAB® S/D (rabies immune globulin [human]) to overcome U.S. supply constraints caused by an increase in rabies exposures during 2012. HyperRAB® S/D provides immediate immune protection to patients who are exposed to rabies but have not yet been vaccinated against the deadly virus....

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Every year more than 70,000 people die from rabies around the globe, with the majority of these deaths occurring in children under the age of 15. In an effort to eliminate rabies, the American Veterinary Medical Association and Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) have teamed up to produce an educational video titled, "Rabies: Simple Steps Save Lives" (http://youtu.be/VyPi28YRHlU). The educational video, available...

WSPA's successful global campaign to protect dogs launches new projects in Bangladesh, the Philippines and Indonesia BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One year since the launch of its Collars Not Cruelty campaign, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is proving that compassion and vaccination work in the fight to protect dogs, safeguard communities and end rabies. Every year, 20 million dogs are brutally killed in attempts to stop rabies - an...

TREVOSE, Pa., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of World Rabies Day, Sept. 28, International SOS, the world's leading medical and security services company, offers advice to leisure and business travelers on the importance of vaccination and treatment for Rabies. Rabies is found on all continents except Antarctica and, if left untreated, is fatal. It is a viral disease contracted when a person is bitten or scratched by an infected (rabid) animal - most frequently a...

DULUTH, Ga., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaccinations are the cornerstone of a long, happy life for cats and dogs. To help reinforce the importance of regular veterinary visits and vaccinations, today Merial announced the "Vaccinate Your Pet" campaign. By visiting the campaign website, www.VaccinateYourPet.net, pet owners can learn more about vaccines and even share their pets' vaccination stories. "Pet vaccines can protect against life-threatening diseases such as rabies,...

To help fight against potential medical problems that could arise when bats thrive in large numbers in homes, Miami Valley Wildlife Control Owner, Jeff Krznarich, introduces a new animal control service for homeowners. Springfield, OH (PRWEB) September 14, 2012 Within the past year, alarming rates of disease caused from Bat infestations has been occurring throughout the state of Ohio. Homeowners are the primary candidates to fall ill from the diseases carried by these animals due to the...