Rabies Health Advisory, Fi Supplement Recall, and AR One Health
Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory in response to recent reports of increases in human exposures to rabid or possibly rabid animals and rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) administration errors.
Since July 2026, multiple United States jurisdictions have reported local increases in human rabies exposures involving known rabies vectors or animals in which rabies is less commonly reported. Several high-profile rabies outbreaks and mass rabies exposure events have highlighted the importance of performing careful rabies risk assessments and following evidence-based recommendations for administering PEP. Health departments can help clinicians who provide rabies vaccination in their jurisdictions stay aware of the importance of rabies risk assessments before administering PEP. Clinicians and healthcare facilities can work to make sure that PEP is administered only when appropriate and that human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) and rabies vaccines are administered according to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations.
Arkansas Department of Health:
Rabies Laboratory Services
Upcoming Arkansas One Health Meeting
Tentative foodborne (Salmonella, Cyclospora)
Thursday, September 24, from 10:00-11:30am
Freeway Medical Building
ADH Room 906
5800 W. 10th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
or
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/299714081597674?p=uyLmenV1K6sJ6R0I2k Meeting ID: 299 714 081 597 674
Passcode: Up9uX3CZ
Fi, of New York, NY, is recalling select supplements for dogs because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella due to an ingredient supplied to Fi’s manufacturer. The manufacturer has suspended production while it investigates. Fi is promptly notifying all affected customers out of an abundance of caution.
2026 Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has tracked pet obesity prevalence in U.S. clinics since 2007.
Help APOP document the body condition of dogs and cats seen in veterinary practice by choosing one full clinic day, two days, or one week between October 1 and December 31, 2026. Electronically record every eligible dog and cat seen for wellness, minor medical, or boarding intake.
