Tularemia killed several squirrels in Champaign, and a rabbit in Douglas County. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. It’s most commonly spread through contact with infected animals ...

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The rabbit infected with tularemia was found in Tuscola, a small community south of Champaign, following weeks of reports of ill and dead squirrels in nearby Urbana. One of the rodents had also ...

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A rabbit found dead in Tuscola was confirmed to have died from tularemia, officials in Douglas County said. Now, the Douglas County Health Department is encouraging ...

Some Illinois residents and pet owners are being urged to use caution after a dead rabbit was diagnosed with tularemia in recent days. According to the Douglas County Health Department ...

A dead rabbit found in Central Illinois has tested positive for a bacterial disease, prompting the local health department to urge residents to monitor their families and pets for signs of the ...

The American Dog tick, which spreads Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia, and live in grassy fields, clearings, and other areas. The Blacklegged tick spreads Lyme disease, anaplasmosis ...

Experts say to wash newly bought clothes before wearing them — especially if they’re from a second-hand store. Unfortunately, this one poor soul learned this lesson the hard way. According to ...