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Rabies Surge Sparks Urgent Health Alert | Flint News
Rabies cases are surging across the U.S., with a 17% spike in exposures this summer — including a chilling outbreak where nearly 300 people were exposed to rabid baby goats at traveling petting zoos in North Carolina. Health officials rushed to vaccinate over 200, warning that while rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, it’s 100% preventable with timely post-exposure treatment — which can cost $11,000–$14,000 per person. If you suspect exposure — from bites, scratches, or sick animals — wash the wound immediately and get medical help right away. Time is critical: once symptoms…
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