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Dog euthanized, 3 people treated after exposure to rabid raccoon
WWNY • • health
Key Points:
- A raccoon in Rutland, Jefferson County, tested positive for rabies after attacking an unvaccinated dog and exposing three people to the virus.
- The dog was euthanized, and the three individuals will receive rabies preventive treatment.
- This incident marks the 14th confirmed rabies case in Jefferson County in 2026, involving raccoons, skunks, a bat, and a bobcat.
- Rabies is a fatal disease affecting the brain and spinal cord, with symptoms appearing weeks to months after exposure.
- Early treatment following exposure can prevent rabies in humans and vaccinated pets.
