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Rabid Raccoons Spark Urgent Vaccination Alert for Pets

3/13/2025

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Westport, Massachusetts, and Chesapeake, Virginia, are sounding the alarm for pet owners to vaccinate their animals against rabies following reports of rabid raccoons in the area. In Eastham, a raccoon connected to New York and Pennsylvania has raised concerns, prompting heightened surveillance. Health officials stress that timely vaccinations can protect both pets and humans from this serious threat.

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Westport, Massachusetts, and Chesapeake, Virginia, are sounding the alarm for pet owners to vaccinate their animals against rabies following reports of rabid raccoons in the area. In Eastham, a raccoon connected to New York and Pennsylvania has raised concerns, prompting heightened surveillance. Health officials stress that timely vaccinations can protect both pets and humans from this serious threat.