Rabid Fox Found in Afula; Public Urged to Report Contact
Translated & summarized from Ministry of Health by baba
A fox diagnosed with rabies was found on November 12, 2026, on Jerusalem Street in Afula, Israel, leading to an ongoing epidemiological investigation. Two people are known to have had contact with the animal. The Ministry of Health is urging anyone who may have had contact with the fox or other stray animals in the area between October 27 and November 11 to seek immediate medical assessment for preventative rabies treatment.
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- A fox diagnosed with rabies was found on Jerusalem Street in Afula on November 12, 2026.
- Two people are known to have had contact with the rabid fox.
- The public is urged to report any contact with the fox or stray animals in the area.
- Preventative rabies treatment assessment is available at the Afula Health Bureau.
- Pet owners should consult local veterinarians regarding potential exposure.
The Ministry of Health announced on November 12, 2026, that a fox 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 fox or any stray animals in the central Afula area, specifically Jerusalem Street, between October 27 and November 11, 2026, to urgently contact the Afula Health Bureau. This is to assess the need for preventative rabies treatment. Appointments are not required for this assessment; contact can be made via phone at 04-6099000 or by visiting the bureau at Jerusalem Street 4. After work hours and on weekends, individuals should report to a hospital emergency room.
Parents are asked to inquire with their children if they had contact with the fox or other stray animals in the area and to contact the health bureau if necessary. Pet owners whose animals may have encountered the rabid fox are advised to consult their local veterinarian for treatment guidelines. The Ministry of Health also requests that this information be disseminated to anyone who was in the affected area or nearby communities during the specified period.
In the event of a bite or scratch from the fox, 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 assessment of necessary preventative rabies treatment.
