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Rabies on the Rise Across Kansas | Lawrence News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Summary
Kansas health officials are sounding the alarm as rabies encounters surge — mostly from bats — prompting a nationwide CDC warning. With a 17% spike in rabies-related calls and a 33% jump in vaccine use, experts stress that timely post-exposure treatment is lifesaving. While no human cases have been reported in Kansas this year, nearly 1.4 million Americans are evaluated annually for possible exposure — and fewer than ten die each year thanks to prevention. Most cases come from wild animals; so far this year, nine positive cases were confirmed — six in skunks, one in a cow, one in a dog, and one in a bat. Stay alert, especially around bats. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://kansasreflector.com/2026/09/16/kansans-warned-about-increased-rabies-cases-in-bats-and-other-animals-2/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1a50cb2e03ac34e6 Report issues to [email protected].