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Health Ministry Warns of Rabid Dog Near Modi'in
The Ministry of Health issued an urgent rabies alert on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after a stray dog in central Israel was confirmed to be infected with the disease. The dog was spotted in several communities near Modi'in and Modi'in Illit, including Lapid, Nachal Modi'im, Ganei Modi'im, and Matityahu.
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- 01The Ministry of Health issued a rabies alert on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after a stray dog was confirmed to be infected.
- 02The infected dog was sighted in Lapid, Nachal Modi'im, Ganei Modi'im, and Matityahu near Modi'in and Modi'in Illit.
- 03One person who had contact with the rabid dog was referred for preventative vaccination, and two domestic animals were attacked.
- 04The medium-sized, white dog with brown spots and prominent udders was confirmed rabid on Monday, October 19, 2026.
- 05Residents who had contact with stray animals in the area between October 5 and October 19, 2026, must contact health officials.
- 06Parents are urged to check if their children had contact with animals in the affected area.
- 07Pet owners are advised to contact their local veterinarian to verify their animals' rabies vaccination status.
One person who came into contact with the rabid dog has been referred for preventative vaccination, and two domestic animals were attacked by it. The dog is described as medium-sized, white with brown spots, and having prominent udders. It was last seen on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Lapid, Nachal Modi'im, and Ganei Modi'im, and was confirmed to be rabid on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Health officials are urging anyone who had contact with the dog, or whose pets may have encountered any stray animal in the area between October 5 and October 19, 2026, to urgently contact the Ramla Health Bureau or their local health office to assess the need for preventative treatment. Parents are advised to check if their children had contact with animals in the affected region, and pet owners should contact their local veterinarian to verify their animals' vaccination status.
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