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Fox in Lynchburg tests positive for rabies
A fox in Lynchburg has tested positive for rabies. The fox was captured near an apartment complex in Lynchburg. The Virginia Department of Health is urging people not to feed wild animals because it could expose them to rabies. The agency would also...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Campbell County, Pets, Viral Diseases and Infections, Amherst County
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Winky and Nod on Pet Stories
Winky and Nod are 3 month old orange tabby kittens. Winky is at the RVSPCA with her sister Blinky and her brother Nod. The kittens look very much alike with long silky fur. They came to the RVSPCA as strays and have been in foster care to gain weight...
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Corabeth and Ike on Pet Stories
Corabeth is a friendly, playful solid black kitten. Her brother, Ike, is a black tabby with beautiful markings. Both have been in foster care and have enjoyed their time with a family. They are ready to find homes of their own now. Their...
Tags: Animals
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 1I enjoyed a trip down memory lane last night, when I had the pleasure of serving as emcee for William Byrd High School's Open House. I am a 1989 graduate of Byrd, and loved seeing the many improvements made to the school. As part of a...Tags: Jerry Sandusky, Sparrow (music group), A Christmas Carol (movie, 2009), Molly Ringwald, Michael Jackson
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Pittsylvania County calf tests positive for rabies
A calf is the most recent animal to test positive for rabies in Pittsylvania County. Several animals in the past few months have been deemed rabid. On Monday the Virginia Department of Health announced that a calf tested positive in the Climax community...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Human Body, Pets, Brain, Diseases and Illnesses
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Another raccoon tests positive for rabies in Pittsylvania County
Another raccoon has tested for rabies in Pittsylvania County.
According to the Virginia Department of Health, a raccoon found near Whittle Street in Chatham has tested positive.
A raccoon also tested positive near Hillside Road recently.
The department...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Pets, Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Procedures and Tests, Pittsylvania County
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Virginia Senate kills repeal of HPV vaccine requirement
WDBJ7 Senior ReporterThere were more close votes on controversial legislation in the General Assembly Monday. The Virginia Senate voted to carry over legislation that would have repealed the state's requirement that girls receive the HPV vaccine. And a Roanoke Senator...Tags: Democratic Party, Politics, Republican Party, Health, Human papillomavirus
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Raccoon in Pittsylvania County tests positive for rabies
A raccoon in Pittsylvania County has tested positive for rabies.
Now, the Virginia Department of Health is warning residents of Hillside Road to vaccinate their animals.
Rabies can be spread through a scratch or bite.
The department of health is also...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Pets, Medical Procedures and Tests, Diseases and Illnesses, Pittsylvania County
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Freckles on Pet Stories
Freckles is just one of several really nice older dogs at the RVSPCA. He is a friendly, calm, easy-going 10 year old.
He was brought to the RVSPCA in November, 2011 with his younger sister, Princess, when their elderly owner couldn’t take care...Tags: Pets, Animals
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Warm weather likely cause for high number or rabies cases
WDBJ7 ReporterHealth officials in Pittsylvania County say warm weather is to blame for a higher than normal number of rabid animals. So far this year five cases of rabies have been discovered throughout the county. Last year only 13 total animals tested positive...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Pittsylvania County, Rabies
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A medical free-for-all at the Roanoke Rescue Mission
Multimedia JournalistFor the second time this year, medical students from Blacksburg held their second free health care clinic with the Roanoke Rescue Mission. Rodney Divers is a diabetic and he doesn't have insurance. He works a full-time...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Osteopathic Medicine, Health and Safety at School, Unemployment Benefits, Health
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health says pertussis, or better known as whooping cough, is making a comeback.
The Department of Health says cases in Virginia have doubled since 2007, and in the western part of the state reported cases have tripled between...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Family, Breastfeeding, Pneumonia, Health and Medical Professionals
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