Posts Tagged ‘canines’

Swine Flu: First Confirmed Case of Dog in U.S. with H1N1

Officials have confirmed a 13-year-old male mixed-breed dog has tested positive for H1N1. This marks the first case of a dog in the United States contracting swine flu.

Rabies Outbreak Kills 93 Children in Africa

In Luanda, the capital of Angola, at least 93 children have died from rabies. They contracted the disease from stray dogs in the community.

A World Health Organization official called for action, “The high number of deaths in Luanda within the short period of time is a cause for serious concern and calls for a thorough investigation.”

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