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Per the CDC, anyone bitten by a dog is at risk of getting which disease?

Rabies.

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  1. Rabies ✔
  2. Heartworm disease
  3. Canine distemper

Why: The CDC says rabies is a risk after any dog bite. Keeping dogs vaccinated and calling a doctor after a bite are the safe steps.

Huh, didn't know that: The CDC says nearly 1 in 5 people bitten by a dog needs medical attention, and children are more likely than adults to be bitten.

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Answer: Rabies. The CDC says rabies is a risk after any dog bite. Keeping dogs vaccinated and calling a doctor after a bite are the safe steps.

  1. CDC Healthy Pets, Dogs www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/dogs.html
    Anyone who is bitten by a dog is at risk of getting rabies.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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