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First Rabies Case Confirmed in Joplin | Joplin News
Joplin confirms its first rabies case in 2026 — a skunk that bit a dog. Rabies can strike silently, with symptoms like aggression or confusion in animals, and fever or agitation in humans. But it’s preventable: keep wild animals at bay, vaccinate your pets (required by law for dogs and cats over four months), and wash any bite or scratch immediately — then see a doctor fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to…
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