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Six U.S. Rabies Deaths Sparks Urgent Public Health Alert

9/19/2025

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Six rabies-related deaths occurred in the U.S. over the past year, raising public health concerns.
The CDC typically reports fewer than 10 deaths annually, while rabies causes around 70,000 deaths globally.
Wildlife accounts for 90% of U.S. rabies cases; rabid dogs cause 99% of human deaths worldwide.
The CDC identified 14 potential rabies outbreaks across 20 states.
Rabies spreads mainly through animal bites, with ongoing awareness efforts ahead of World Rabies Day on September 28.

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Story summary

Six rabies-related deaths occurred in the U.S. over the past year, raising public health concerns.
The CDC typically reports fewer than 10 deaths annually, while rabies causes around 70,000 deaths globally.
Wildlife accounts for 90% of U.S. rabies cases; rabid dogs cause 99% of human deaths worldwide.
The CDC identified 14 potential rabies outbreaks across 20 states.
Rabies spreads mainly through animal bites, with ongoing awareness efforts ahead of World Rabies Day on September 28.