https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Dog vaccination programs are a highly effective way to control and, ultimately, eliminate rabies; however, new research has shown just how detrimental geographical gaps in vaccine coverage can be for virus control. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-patchy-geographical-coverage-dog-vaccinations.html Veterinary medicine Wed, 14 May 2025 12:49:04 EDT news666445741 Rabies is a deadly disease. Without vaccination, a rabies infection is nearly 100% fatal once someone develops symptoms. Texas has experienced two rabies epidemics in animals since 1988: one involving coyotes and dogs in south Texas, and the other involving gray foxes in west central Texas. Affecting 74 counties, these outbreaks led to thousands of people who could have been exposed, two human deaths and countless animal lives lost. https://phys.org/news/2024-09-airdropping-vaccines-canine-rabies-texas.html Plants & Animals Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:33:05 EDT news646579982 Cape fur seals with rabies have infected at least seven people in South Africa and vaccinations will be trialed to try to contain what is the first documented outbreak of the disease in a marine mammal population, a coastal management official said Wednesday. https://phys.org/news/2024-07-safrica-trial-vaccination-rabies-outbreak.html Ecology Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:10:40 EDT news641646635 Dogs brought into the United States from abroad must be compliant with new rules to help fight rabies in this country, according to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Wednesday. https://phys.org/news/2024-05-dogs-brought-microchipped-older-months.html Veterinary medicine Wed, 08 May 2024 17:11:03 EDT news634407061 A new study has found that US dog owners who harbor mistrust in the safety and efficacy of childhood and adult vaccines are also more likely to hold negative views about vaccinating their four-legged friends. https://phys.org/news/2023-08-dog-owners-hesitant-vaccinate-pets.html Veterinary medicine Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:35:04 EDT news612718501 Routine vaccinations are an essential part of your pet's veterinary care, and veterinarians typically guide owners on how often your pet needs which shots. In the case of rabies, however, owners may be asked by their veterinarian if they prefer a vaccine that lasts one year or three years. https://phys.org/news/2023-08-requirements-pet-rabies-vaccination.html Veterinary medicine Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:50:01 EDT news610971414 Despite effective vaccines, the rabies virus kills around 59,000 people a year. We asked medical anthropologist Deborah Nadal why the disease is still a threat. https://phys.org/news/2022-05-havent-rabies.html Veterinary medicine Fri, 20 May 2022 13:04:03 EDT news572270641 Over several decades, Western Europe experienced an outbreak of rabies in forests that was eliminated through a program involving red fox vaccination campaigns. A study published in Mammal Review reveals that after the campaigns, red fox populations became larger than before, followed by an emergence of urban fox populations throughout Europe. Rabies vaccination was not the direct cause of this demographic explosion, however, as rabies-free areas also experienced it. https://phys.org/news/2022-03-red-fox-populations-western-europe.html Ecology Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:38:25 EDT news567225494 A coordinated and sustained program of dog vaccination is essential for preventing rabies spread to humans and animals, according to new research. https://phys.org/news/2021-09-dog-vaccination-essential-rabies-humans.html Veterinary medicine Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:22 EDT news549709219 Every year, approximately 60,000 people die from rabies. Most of these deaths are children – who are often less able to defend themselves from animals—in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. https://phys.org/news/2020-08-lessons-community-driven-rabies-vaccination-campaign.html Veterinary medicine Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:05:22 EDT news516877516 The rabies vaccine is extremely effective at preventing this fatal disease in dogs, but new research shows the vaccine may have a positive impact on overall canine health as well, and is associated with a decrease in death from all causes. https://phys.org/news/2017-09-unexpected-benefits-rabies-vaccination-dogs.html Plants & Animals Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:58:49 EDT news425660320 A new study by Kansas State University veterinary diagnosticians finds that pets with out-of-date rabies vaccinations are very unlikely to develop the fatal disease if given a rabies booster immediately after exposure to the virus. https://phys.org/news/2015-01-rabies-booster-defends-pets-out-of-date.html Plants & Animals Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:48:41 EST news341491714