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Rabies, once ‘eradicated' in this Long Island county, now declared a public health threat
Authorities in one Long Island county are issuing an imminent public health threat over a concerning rise in the number of cases of rabies, a disease local health officials say they eradicated nearly a decade ago.
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Nassau, Suffolk counties must act to stop rabies from spreading
The spread of rabies in Nassau County is a concerning resurgence that caused the county’s health department to declare an "imminent public health threat" this week. A day later, the county urged people not to panic since there have been no reports of people getting rabies on Long Island.
Rabies outbreak on Long Island prompts safety measures. Learn about the disease, its spread, and how to safeguard your family ...
Rabies affects the central nervous system, and how fast it progresses depends on how close the exposure site is to the brain. Initial symptoms can appear similar to the flu before progressing to ...
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