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Rabies exposure can be a public-health concern for people who encounter potentially infected animals. The report does not identify affected locations or describe any specific U.S. communities at risk.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERTS • UNITED STATES
CDC Issues Alert on Exposure to Rabid or Possibly Rabid Animals
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The CDC issued a health advisory after reports of increased human exposure to rabid or possibly rabid animals, according to JAMA. The available report does not specify where exposures occurred or how many people were affected.
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