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Nassau County Launches Rabies Vaccine Bait for Raccoons

4/17/2025

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Nassau County is taking action against a surge in rabies cases among raccoons by distributing oral rabies vaccine bait from April 21 to May 2. This initiative comes after four rabid raccoons were discovered in Amityville. Residents are advised to keep pets indoors and ensure they are vaccinated, while Suffolk County may follow suit with a similar strategy.

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Nassau County is taking action against a surge in rabies cases among raccoons by distributing oral rabies vaccine bait from April 21 to May 2. This initiative comes after four rabid raccoons were discovered in Amityville. Residents are advised to keep pets indoors and ensure they are vaccinated, while Suffolk County may follow suit with a similar strategy.