Rabies

disease-and-condition

Rabies on Long Island is an ongoing concern primarily driven by wildlife such as bats, raccoons, and skunks. This virus affects the nervous system and is almost always fatal onc...

Zoonotic Disease / Public Health

Rabies in New York is a rare but serious viral disease that affects the central nervous system, typically transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. For resi...

wildlife-safety

If a baby is attacked by a raccoon, prioritize safety and rapid care. First, move the baby away from the animal and place them on a stable, clean surface. Check breathing and re...

home-wildlife-safety

If you see a raccoon that you suspect may be rabid, your first goal is to protect people and pets. Rabies is a fatal viral disease once symptoms appear, so treat any aggressive,...

wildlife-biology

Vampire bats in the USA are not established residents but appear occasionally through dispersal or imported animals. The three species—common (Desmodus rotundus), white-winged...

Animals & Wildlife

Healthy wild foxes are generally not dangerous to people. They tend to avoid close contact and are more likely to flee than attack. The primary disease concern is rabies in regi...

transplant-recipients

Kidney transplant and rabies concerns arise when candidates or recipients travel to or live in areas where rabies is endemic. Transplant teams assess rabies exposure risk, immun...

health

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including cats. Cats typically become infected through the bite of a rabid animal, most often wildlif...