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- CDC reports a 17% rise in rabies inquiries during July-August 2026.
- Eight state health departments have reported increases in post-exposure treatment or administration errors.
- Pharmacy data through Sept. 2 show rabies vaccine use up 33% and immune-globulin up 76%.
- CDC says there is no shortage of rabies vaccine or immune-globulin despite usage spikes.
- Rabies, which is almost always fatal after symptoms appear, can be prevented by timely treatment.
