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Mecklenburg County reports 11th rabies case

Original: 11th positive rabies case reported in Mecklenburg County. Health officials urge pet vaccinations

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, has recorded its 11th positive rabies case, prompting local health officials to renew calls for residents to keep their pets vaccinated. Officials stress that rabies is fatal once symptoms appear, and vaccinations are the most effective protection for animals and people. Residents are being urged to avoid contact with wild animals and report unusual behavior.

Why now: The county's latest confirmed case signals a rising local rabies risk, prompting renewed public health warnings.

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11th positive rabies case reported in Mecklenburg County. Health officials urge pet vaccinations · WCNC

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