Rabid Dog Found in Afula Prompts Health Ministry Alert
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
The Ministry of Health reported a rabid dog found on November 12, 2026, in Afula, Israel, leading to an epidemiological investigation. Two people had contact with the animal, and the public is urged to report any exposure between October 27 and November 11. Those bitten or scratched should immediately wash the wound and seek medical attention.
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- A rabid dog was found in Afula on November 12, 2026, prompting a health alert.
- Two people had contact with the infected dog, and an investigation is underway.
- The public is urged to report any contact with the dog or stray animals in the area.
- Contact with the dog or strays occurred between October 27 and November 11, 2026.
- Bites or scratches require immediate washing, disinfection, and reporting to health officials.
The Israeli Ministry of Health announced on November 12, 2026, that a dog diagnosed with rabies was discovered on Jerusalem Street in Afula. Two individuals are known to have had contact with the animal, and an epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
The ministry is urging anyone who came into contact with the rabid dog or any stray animals in the affected area of central Afula, specifically Jerusalem Street, between October 27 and November 11, 2026, to urgently contact the Afula Health Bureau. Appointments are not required for this initial assessment. After work hours and on weekends, individuals should report to a hospital emergency room.
Parents are asked to inquire with their children about any contact with the dog or stray animals and to contact the health bureau if necessary. Pet owners whose animals may have interacted with the rabid dog should consult their local veterinarian for guidance. The public is also asked to share this information with others who were in the area or in nearby communities during the specified period.
In cases of bites or scratches from the dog, the affected area should be immediately washed with soap and running water for approximately 15 minutes, disinfected, and then promptly reported to the health bureau for an assessment of the need for preventative rabies treatment.
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