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Animal Exposure

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health1 year ago

Rabid Kitten and Skunk Expose 33 in Upstate Outbreak

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed rabies cases in a kitten and a skunk in the Upstate area, leading to the exposure of three people, seven pets, and 23 livestock. The affected individuals and animals are undergoing necessary health measures, including quarantine and medical consultation. The department emphasizes the importance of rabies vaccination for pets and livestock, as required by state law, to prevent further spread of the disease.

health2 years ago

Health Department Issues Warning After Local Resident Exposed to Rabid Bat in Summerville

A person in Summerville, South Carolina, was exposed to a rabid bat found near Old Trolley Road and Dorchester Road. The bat tested positive for rabies after being submitted to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's lab. The individual has been referred to their healthcare provider, and state health officials are reminding people to never handle bats with bare hands and to safely trap any bat that may have had contact with humans or animals. South Carolina has seen 39 cases of rabid animals this year.