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Cochise County reports recent rabies exposures in wildlife; officials expand education and dispatch guidance
Summary
County epidemiology and public-safety staff described several animal rabies incidents, mostly skunks and recent fox cases, and outlined steps to alert first responders, veterinarians and the public.
Cochise County public-health staff reported an increase in rabies detections among wild animals in late 2024 and described outreach to first responders, veterinarians and the public to improve case handling and postexposure care.
Axel Lopez, epidemiologist, said the county has seen several incidents involving wild animals — historically skunks, and more recently three fox incidents near Hereford and the Huachuca City area.…
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