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Australian health authorities raised concerns about a counterfeit batch of the Indian-made rabies vaccine Abhayrab, but the manufacturer Indian Immunologicals clarified that the issue was limited to a single batch from January 2025 and did not reflect the overall safety or quality of the vaccine, emphasizing their robust testing and quality systems.
The USDA is distributing rabies vaccine bait packets in Alabama, and while some pets, like a puppy in Vestavia Hills, have ingested them, the packets are generally not harmful to dogs or cats if consumed, though they may cause gastrointestinal issues. Pet owners are advised to supervise their animals and report any concerns, but the vaccine is safe and does not cause rabies or protect unvaccinated pets.
A Petersburg man suffered over a dozen puncture wounds to both arms after being attacked by a stray cat for the second time on his porch. He received rabies shots and treatment for infection following the recent attack, and is now advocating for the cat to be captured and removed from the area due to concerns for the safety of others, especially children in the neighborhood. Petersburg Animal Control has set out a trap in an effort to capture the cat.