- … County; One Person and One Pet Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 8, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Dogwood and Becky roads in Charleston, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their … as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. The animal species was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Aug. 5, 2025, and was confirmed to have rabies Aug. 6, 2025. If you …
- … 913 unvaccinated, 19 partially vaccinated with one of the recommended two-dose MMR sequence, 26 vaccinated with the two-dose MMR sequence, and 21 unknown. ### Tags Media Relations Measles … 913 unvaccinated, 19 partially vaccinated with one of the recommended two-dose MMR sequence, 26 vaccinated with the two-dose MMR sequence, and 21 unknown. ### …
- … Confirmed in Saluda County; One Pet Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near West Creek and Beulah roads in Leesville, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One … as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. The raccoon was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Mar. 6, 2026, and was confirmed to have rabies Mar. 9, 2026. If you …
- … in Colleton County; One Person Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bobcat found near Augusta Hwy and Noble Lane in Smoaks, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their health care provider. The bobcat was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing March 27, 2026, and was confirmed to have rabies March 30, 2026. If you …
- … is the first animal in Barnwell County to test positive for rabies in 2026. There have been 26 cases of rabid animals statewide this year. Since 2002, South Carolina has averaged … is the first animal in Barnwell County to test positive for rabies in 2026. There have been 26 cases of rabid animals statewide this year. Since 2002, South Carolina has averaged …
- … spread by contact with blood. Additionally, while animals can transmit Giardia to humans, it's unlikely you'll contract a Giardia infection from dogs or cats. The strain of Giardia that …
- … Chester County; Two People and One Pet Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bobcat found near Foxcroft and Huntington drives in Fort Lawn, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers. One dog was exposed and was humanely euthanized at the owner’s discretion. The bobcat was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing June 5, 2026, and was …
- … in Anderson County; Two People Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 17, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a cat found near Old Greenville and Liberty highways in Liberty, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers. The cat was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Aug. 10, 2026, and was confirmed to have rabies Aug. 11, 2026. If you …
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