Veterinary Public Health and
Rabies Control Program
7601 E. Imperial Hwy.
Bldg. 700 Suite 94A
Downey, CA 90242
Tel: (562) 401-7088
Fax: (562) 401-7112 vet@ph.lacounty.gov
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ALERT: Influenza H1N1 in a cat
On November 4, 2009, the Iowa Department of Public
Health issued a press release reporting that a 13 year
old indoor cat was confirmed to have contracted the H1N1
influenza virus. The cat became ill after two household
members had developed influenza-like illness. Both the
family members and cat have recovered from their
illness. There was no evidence that the cat spread the
infection to any people or other animals. To read more
click
here. (Posted 11/6/09)
West Nile Virus in Local Birds
West Nile Virus (WNV) is transmitted to humans, horses, and
birds by the bites of infected mosquitoes. Testing dead
wild birds for West Nile Virus (WNV) provides a way
tracking the virus in our environment. See
the most recent mapof locations where
WNV-positive dead birds were found
(Updated 10/14/09).
See our NEW
WNV Movie Maps!!
To report dead birds or dead tree squirrels for WNV
testing, click
here.
Rabies in L.A. County
The first rabid animal diagnosed in Los Angeles County occurred in 1898 when an
Englishman told the Health Officer his dog, which was uncontrollable, might have
rabies. Confirmatory tests were run in Chicago. The following year, a man who was
bitten on his nose by his rabid cocker spaniel became the first known human rabies
death in the County.
In June of 1909, a police officer shot a collie dog with rabies. Within a month,
the police officer shot three more suspected rabid dogs found within five blocks of
the original dog. That year, another muzzling ordinance was passed the same month
by the board of health...more
Rabies Tales from Los Angeles
BASED ON ACTUAL EVENTS!
(Posted 9.17.09) One day in the San Gabriel Valley, Annie makes a
surprising discovery while helping her mother in the
garden.......
Come along with Annie
and learn about rabies in Los Angeles County!
Click
here.
