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Media reports have commented that there have now been 10 raccoon rabies cases found in Hamilton, Ontario. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry are reportedly dropping vaccine baits over large areas in and around Hamilton to prevent its spread. The rabies cases in raccoons are the first seen in Ontario in over a decade.
(Via CTVNews, Toronto - accessed 29/12/15)
Canada is considered by WHO to be a country with low risk of rabies. There is a low risk of rabies in terrestrial animals in this country, bat rabies may also be present. Travellers are advised to avoid contact with animals (particularly wild animals) and bats, and to have any bite assessed immediately to ascertain if further action is required. Post exposure treatment should be readily available.
Rabies pre-exposure vaccine is sometimes advised for travellers at highest risk.
