Capitol Hill Fox That Bit 9 People Tests Positive for Rabies

Capitol Hill Fox That Bit 9 People Tests Positive for Rabies

April 7, 2022 – A red fox responsible for biting at least nine people on Capitol Hill tested positive for rabies, according to the District of Columbia Department of Health. The animal, which was captured early this week by Capitol Hill police, was euthanized Wednesday, a procedure that is required under Washington, DC, law for … Read more

New rabies research lab opened at NIV-Pune, to help India eradicate deaths, Health Ministry says

New rabies research lab opened at NIV-Pune, to help India eradicate deaths, Health Ministry says

While fatal, rabies is a preventable viral disease. (File) The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune has set up a state-of-the-art dedicated Rabies Research and Diagnostic Laboratory. Inaugurated on World Rabies Day (September 28) by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Professor Balram Bhargava, the facility will augment the country-wide testing capacity. … Read more

FE Healthcare Summit: Covaxin is outcome of complex science to achieve best efficacy, says Dr. Krishna Ella

FE Healthcare Summit: Covaxin is outcome of complex science to achieve best efficacy, says Dr. Krishna Ella

Bharat Biotech has submitted its safety data to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) based on the phase 2/3 clinical trials for manufacturing vaccine for children aged between 2 and 18. Bharat Biotech inactivated vaccine Covaxin is the outcome of complex scientific process that is needed to achieve best efficacy and  immunogenicity, said Dr. … Read more

Almost 200 People at Zoo May Have Been Exposed to Rabid Bat

Almost 200 People at Zoo May Have Been Exposed to Rabid Bat

Rabies shots have been recommended for 186 people who may have been exposed to a rabid bat while staying overnight at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. A camper woke up July 4 in the aquarium and found a bat flying around her head, The Associated Press reported.  No bites or scratches were found, … Read more

Imported Dog Develops Rabies, Investigation Launched

Imported Dog Develops Rabies, Investigation Launched

June 21, 2021 — A public health investigation is under way in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and New York after an imported rescue dog was found to have rabies. At least 12 people were exposed to the dog, which was among 33 dogs and one cat that arrived from Azerbaijan at O’Hare International … Read more