Multiple Rabies Cases Confirmed in Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina Counties

Multiple rabies cases have been reported across different counties in 2025, highlighting the ongoing risk to both humans and pets. In Forsyth County, Georgia, a rabid cat was found near Buford Dam, prompting public health officials to advise residents to report sick animals and ensure pets have current rabies vaccinations. Henrico County, Virginia, confirmed a raccoon tested positive for rabies after biting and scratching a resident, marking the second case in the county for the year; authorities are encouraging pet vaccinations and offering clinics. Gaston County, North Carolina, reported its ninth rabies case this year after a fox bit both a person and a dog, with the animal eventually captured and confirmed rabid; officials conducted a neighborhood canvass to notify residents and verify pet vaccinations. These incidents underscore the importance of staying vigilant, avoiding contact with wild animals, and maintaining up-to-date rabies vaccinations for pets to protect public health.