A terrified little dog was about to run into traffic on South Kirk Road in Batavia near Fermilab, when a trio of Good ...

Between 2000 and 2024, there were six cases of rabies reported in the UK linked to people being exposed abroad. In 2018, a person in the UK developed rabies following a cat bite in Morocco.

To report an animal acting strangely, call Animal Services at 770-781-2138. If it is after hours, call the Forsyth County 911 Center line at 770-781-3087.

It is caused by the rabies virus and almost always leads to death once symptoms appear, but it is 100 per cent preventable with prompt medical treatment after exposure. Rabies is most often ...

Rabies is a deadly virus which is passed on through injuries such as bites and scratches from an infected animal. In developing countries, people can often catch the virus from stray animals and dogs.

The last case of rabies in the UK was in 2012 - again contracted while abroad. Between 2000 and 2024 there were six cases of human rabies associated with animal exposures abroad reported in the UK.

Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP): A series of rabies vaccine shots Given immediately after exposure, it can prevent the virus from progressing ...

Rabies is common in other parts of the world, especially Asia and Africa. Travellers are being advised by the UKHSA to avoid contact with dogs, cats and other animals and check whether they may ...