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Stay Rabies Free. Avoid Wildlife. 

Rabies is a deadly disease that is almost always fatal if not prevented. In fact, every year in the U.S., measures are taken to prevent approximately 40,000 potential exposures to rabies. The animals that most commonly have rabies and can infect people and domestic pets are wild animals, such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats. More than 90% of all animal rabies cases reported to CDC each year occur in wild animals.

One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family is to avoid contact with wild animals. Do not feed or handle them, even if they seem friendly. If you see a wild animal acting strangely, report it to animal control.

September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance co-sponsored by the Alliance for Rabies Control (ARC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which promotes awareness of rabies. This day provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the dangers of rabies from wildlife and other things you can do to help prevent and control the spread of rabies.

For more information on World Rabies Day, visit www.worldrabiesday.org. For general information on rabies, call 800-CDC-INFO or visit www.cdc.gov/rabies.