Rabies Case Confirmed in Kibbutz Meganim Michael, Public Urged to Seek Treatment

Israel's Ministry of Health announced on Sunday the confirmation of a rabies case in a medium-sized, light brown mixed-breed dog located in Kibbutz Meganim Michael, within the Hof HaCarmel Regional Council. Thirteen individuals who had contact with the infected dog have been referred for preventative rabies treatment. The Ministry is urging anyone who touched the dog, or whose animals may have come into contact with it, between October 11 and October 26, 2026, to immediately contact the Hadera Health Office or their nearest health office to assess the need for post-exposure prophylaxis. For urgent assistance outside of official hours, individuals should go to the emergency room of a hospital. The Ministry also requested that parents inquire with their children about any contact with the dog or other stray animals and seek medical advice if necessary. Pet owners whose animals may have interacted with the infected dog are advised to consult their local authority veterinarian. The public is asked to disseminate this information to anyone who was in the area or nearby towns during the specified period. The Ministry reiterated that anyone bitten or scratched by an animal should immediately wash the wound with soap and running water for at least 10-15 minutes, disinfect it, and then seek prompt medical attention at a health office to determine the need for rabies treatment.