The local health department will distribute vaccine baits to control rabies in wildlife—but they are urging public caution.

Cases have increased over the past five years and spread north into Canada. Vaccines dropped from planes and helicopters and distributed by car and on foot are an effort to control the spread.

Officials in Vermont and New York say that they are going to start dropping rabies vaccines meant for wildlife next week. And ...

The Jefferson County Department of Public Health announced a rabies vaccine drop next month. The United States Department of ...

In response to a significant increase in rabies cases among wild animals in Vermont, state and federal officials are planning ...

State Veterinarian Mark Prescott addresses the House Committee on Environment and Agriculture on Feb. 24. Prescott said the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food did not support ...

Understanding the Anti-Rabies Vaccine Anti-Rabies Vaccine: The anti-rabies vaccine is crucial for individuals who have been ...

A raccoon from North Smithfield is also being tested for the virus, according to the R.I. Department of Health.

Pets must come to the clinic in a carrier or on a leash, and pet owners must bring a copy of the pet's previous rabies ...