Suffolk County reports Second rabid raccoon

‘We're very concerned': Suffolk County reports 2nd rabid raccoon case since 2009
Suffolk County officials say they have another rabid raccoon case, nearly two months after reporting their first such case in more than 15 years. Health officials say a dead raccoon found in Amityville on March 4,
2nd Rabid Raccoon Found In Suffolk County: Health Dept.
This is the first case of locally acquired terrestrial rabies since 2009, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services says.
Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies
The dead raccoon was discovered in Amityville. Last month, a dead raccoon found Jan. 28 in North Amityville was also deemed rabid.
Child diagnosed with measles, rabies found in dead raccoons in Suffolk County
Measles during pregnancy increases the risk of early labor, miscarriage, and low birth weight infants. Separately, area officials found two dead raccoons tested that positive for rabies in Amityville and North Amityville on March 4th and January 28th, respectively.
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Officials stress importance of having pets vaccinated for rabies. In this case the dog was current on its vaccination and received a booster shot.
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A rabid raccoon was discovered in Gaston County after being attacked by two dogs. The raccoon tested positive for rabies, prompting authorities to canvass the neighborhood and notify health officials. Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement emphasizes the importance of rabies vaccinations for pets.
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Another dog killed a raccoon with rabies in Gaston County on Sunday, police announced on Tuesday. The rabies case marks the county’s third of 2025 and is the second time in just two weeks that a dog has killed a rabid raccoon in Gastonia.
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Health officials are urging Chesapeake residents to ensure all pets and livestock are current on rabies vaccinations.