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CDC warns of rabies surge across California counties

Multiple counties report sharp increases in rabid bats and animals, with Berkeley detecting five cases in nine months versus a typical one to two annually.

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What to know

  • Five rabid bats detected in Berkeley since January 2026—a 5x increase over the historical annual average of one to two cases.
  • Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, making early detection and animal exposure prevention critical.
  • Increases in rabid animals are concentrated in three major California regions: Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

“In the Bay Area, Berkeley officials issued a warning late last month after five rabid bats were detected since the start of the year. That is a significant increase from the normal one to two detections annually.”

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    Rabies warning reaches wider audience via news aggregation

    The CDC's rabies warning and reports of California hotspots circulated through major news aggregators, amplifying public awareness of the threat.

    1. 2 outlets CDC warns of 100% fatal rabies threat with multiple Calif. hot spots reported

      first by SFGATE, 8d ago · also SFGate Bay Area

    • drahardja@sfba.social

      # California has a rise of potential # rabies exposures, mostly from bats. https://www. sfgate.com/bayarea/article/cal if-rabies-cdc-warning-22431258.php

      drahardja@sfba.socialMastodon8d ago2▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    CDC warns of rabies surge across multiple California counties

    The CDC issued a warning about increased rabies cases in California, with multiple counties reporting high numbers of rabid animals. Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties have all reported increases in rabid bats in recent months.

    1. 1 outlet Multiple California counties report high number of rabid animals

      first by Mastodon, 8d ago

    • ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

      SFGate: CDC warns of 100% fatal rabies threat with multiple Calif. hot spots reported "...In the Bay Area, Berkeley officials issued a warning late last month after five rabid bats were detected since the start of the year. That is a significant increase from the normal one to two detections annually. In June, Pleasanton officials also detected a…

      ai6yr@m.ai6yr.orgMastodon8d ago17▲view on Mastodon ↗
  3. background

    Berkeley officials issue rabies warning after detecting five rabid bats — Berkeley officials issued a warning after detecting five rabid bats since the start of 2026, representing a significant increase from the normal one to two detections annually in the region.

  4. background

    Pleasanton detects rabid domestic cat; animal euthanized — Officials in Pleasanton detected a rabid domestic cat, which was subsequently euthanized.

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