Rabies on the Rise in US: What to Know

Rabies is Back on Long Island

(Mineola, NY) — Nassau County is declaring rabies a public health threat following a resurgence in rabid animal cases for the first time since 2016. Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman’s declaration comes after three feral cats and 22 raccoons tested positive for rabies over the past year, with more samples out for testing. The cats were all found near Queens in 2024, with two sighted in Valley Stream and another in Cedarhurst.  She says the de…

Rabies on the rise in U.S.: What to know

(NewsNation) — The threat of rabies is becoming greater in the U.S., with public health officials warning people to stay safe and protect themselves and their pets from the deadly disease. Nassau County in Long Island, New York, declared a public health threat due to the spread of rabies in wild animals, with 25 confirmed cases in the past year, including raccoons and feral cats. Nearby Suffolk County also reported the first two cases of rabies …

Rabies on the rise in US: What to know

Rabies vaccinations must be given before symptoms appear in order to be effective.