CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Bats responsible for most rabies deaths in US – Knowing rabies risks and what to do after contact with wildlife can save lives
Bats are responsible for roughly 7 in 10 rabies deaths among people who catch rabies in the U.S. Rabid dogs overseas are the second leading cause of rabies deaths in Americans; people can have contact with rabid dogs while traveling in other countries where dog rabies is still common.
