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Suffolk County Reports Sixth Rabid Raccoon of 2023

5/21/2025

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Suffolk County, New York, has confirmed its sixth rabid raccoon of the year, found in Amityville on May 10. This alarming discovery, the first since January, raises concerns for potential contact with humans or pets. Notably, the county had been free of rabid raccoon cases since 2009, making this a significant public health alert.

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Suffolk County, New York, has confirmed its sixth rabid raccoon of the year, found in Amityville on May 10. This alarming discovery, the first since January, raises concerns for potential contact with humans or pets. Notably, the county had been free of rabid raccoon cases since 2009, making this a significant public health alert.