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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 cats test positive for rabies in DeKalb County
Two dead cats have tested positive for rabies recently in DeKalb County, county officials reported Thursday. DeKalb County said one cat tested positive at Maryland Drive in Doraville. The other one tested positive at Cedar Ridge Trail in Stone Mountain. The county said it's not unusual for the county to report several rabies cases each year. Rabies in endemic to Georgia, and the virus is present all year long. The Georgia Department of Health says rabies is usually reported in wild animals such as skunks, raccoons, foxes and bats. These animals sometimes infect dogs, cats and livestock through bites. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Pet owners are urged to make sure their animals are vaccinated for rabies. Also, children should make sure not to handle wild or stray domestic animals. The Georgia Department of Health said it's a misperception that rabid animals are easily identified by drooling and foaming at the mouth. Instead, infected animals may stagger, appear restless, be aggressive, have difficulty walking, seem overly friendly or appear to be choking. TRENDING STORIES: Former 'RHOA' star Kim Zolciak, ex-Atlanta Falcon Kroy Biermann removed from mansion, court docs say Man's death deemed 'justifiable homicide' after confronting wife at Buckhead apartment, police say Rick Ross Car Show causes traffic troubles at another event miles away There is no cure for rabies in animals once symptoms have developed. Rabies can be prevented in humans if medical care is sought quickly after an exposure. Thoroughly clean the wound immediately with soap and water, and call your doctor as soon as possible. Those who are concerned about possible rabies exposure can call the Georgia Poison Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week: Atlanta 404-616-9000 or statewide 800-282-5846. Information can also be obtained from local health departments and animal rabies control officers. For more information about rabies, visit the Georgia Department of Health website. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 more cases of measles confirmed in metro Atlanta
The Georgia Department of Health (DPH) has confirmed two more cases of measles in metro Atlanta residents. The two cases were unvaccinated family members of the case confirmed in January. DPH contacted some people who may have been exposed through contact with the people with measles. They have been given a vaccine or antibodies to help reduce the risk of developing measles. Currently, no secondary cases have been reported outside of the family. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine can prevent measles and rubella. The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children receive their first dose of MMR vaccine between 12 and 15 months of age and a second dose between 4 and 6 years old. Over 95% of the people who receive a single dose of MMR will develop immunity to all three viruses. That immunity is typically boosted to 98% with a second dose. For more information about measles, visit [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Suspect in custody after shooting, killing police officer just 'serving the citizens of Roswell' Metro police departments offer condolences to 'hero' officer shot, killed in line of duty 4 men show up injured at Grady Hospital following shooting in Southeast Atlanta [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
