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Rabies Deaths in 2021

Rabies Deaths in 2021, Highest in Decade

January 9, 2022 by Dr. Eeks

The rabies deaths in 2021 are the highest they have been in a decade. 5 people died of rabies in the US in the Fall of 2021. While that may not sound like a lot, it IS significant considering that it’s the highest number in a decade. One wonders why all of a sudden now …

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Idaho Man Died of Rabies

Idaho Man Died of Rabies, 1st Deadly Case in State since ’78

November 14, 2021 by Dr. Eeks

Idaho man died of rabies: The Idaho Department of Health reported that a man in Boise County died of rabies, making him the first deadly case of rabies since 1978. The deceased man came in contact with a bat on his property in late August. The bat was caught in his clothing, but the man …

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The Only Woman to Survive Rabies

Medical Trivia: A Miracle or Science?

September 14, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

Hi guys! I’m reposting my “Medical Trivia” bits from my Instagram page. If you like them, there is a “Medical Trivia” Highlights section on my Insta page, and you can check them all out there! I think these are fun, and I enjoy posting them, so hope you enjoy reading them. – Erin

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