Rabies — how to protect your pets and loved ones from the virus
Health officials say the virus can be transmitted through contact with an infected animal’s saliva, such as from a bite or scratch.
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State Health officials confirm Rabid Animals in Multiple Counties, six people exposed
Rabid Animals Confirmed in Multiple Counties; Six People and One Pet Exposed say SC Health officials
DHEC: 2 people exposed to rabid coyote in Lexington
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says two people were exposed to a coyote that tested positive for rabies.
DHEC confirms rabid bat found in Richland County
DHEC confirmed that three people were exposed to a rabid bat after it was found near Kershaw Street and Butler Street in Columbia.
DHEC confirmed that three people were exposed to a rabid bat after it was found near Kershaw Street and Butler Street in Columbia.
DHEC: Raccoons found in York and Lexington counties tested positive for rabies
According to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, two raccoons found in York and Lexington counties tested positive for rabies.
According to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, two raccoons found in York and Lexington counties tested positive for rabies.
DHEC: Raccoon found in Elgin tests positive for rabies
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed today that a raccoon found in Elgin tested positive for rabies.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed today that a raccoon found in Elgin tested positive for rabies.
DHEC says bat found in Richland County tested positive for rabies
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed yesterday that a bat found in Columbia tested positive for rabies.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed yesterday that a bat found in Columbia tested positive for rabies.
DHEC: Rabid bat confirmed in Elgin, four cats potentially exposed
Officials say the bat was found near Wood Fox Drive and Singing Wood Lane in Elgin.
DHEC: Bat in Gaston tests positive for rabies, no known exposures
DHEC says a bat found in Gaston tested positive for rabies.
DHEC urging pet owners to keep up with vaccinations, offer advice on World Rabies Day
Tuesday marks World Rabies Day, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is giving out tips of what you should do if you come in contact with a rabid animal.
