Suffolk County Confirms Fourth Tularemia Case, Issues Precautions Advisory

Suffolk County Confirms Fourth Tularemia Case, Issues Precautions Advisory

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Suffolk County Health Department confirmed a fourth tularemia case in Riverhead and urged residents to take preventive measures. The patient, a woman over 65, had contracted the bacterial infection after being bitten by a cat, marking the latest addition to the county’s 2025 tally. Earlier in the investigation, health officials had identified three probable tick-borne cases and launched a local tick sweep, while laboratory confirmation for those cases was still pending.

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Suffolk County Health Department Dr. Sharon Nachman Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

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Riverhead, New York, United States Suffolk County, New York, United States Stony Brook, New York, United States Long Island, New York, United States

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August 07, 2026
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Tularemia cases rise in Suffolk County as officials warn of tick-borne risk
Tularemia cases rise in Suffolk County as officials warn of tick-borne risk

Gothamist • 07 Aug 14:47

Four tularemia cases were confirmed in Suffolk County this year, bringing the 2025 total to six, while New York City has reported only ten cases since 2000.

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August 06, 2026
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Fourth case of tularemia identified on Long Island
Fourth case of tularemia identified on Long Island

6abc Philadelphia • 06 Aug 18:01

New York health officials reported a fourth instance of tularemia, a rare bacterial disease, on Long Island and outlined its transmission, symptoms and prevention measures.

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Fourth Tularemia Case Confirmed in Suffolk County, Officials Advise Precautions
Fourth Tularemia Case Confirmed in Suffolk County, Officials Advise Precautions

FOX Weather • 06 Aug 15:22

A fourth case of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, was identified in Suffolk County, New York, prompting health officials to remind residents of preventive measures.

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August 05, 2026
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Riverhead Woman Treated for Tularemia After Cat Bite
Riverhead Woman Treated for Tularemia After Cat Bite

Newsday • 05 Aug 16:53

A woman in Riverhead, over 65, is recovering from tularemia contracted from a cat bite, marking the fourth case in Suffolk County this year.

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August 04, 2026
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Suffolk County Health Department reports three probable tularemia cases
Suffolk County Health Department reports three probable tularemia cases

wgal.com • 04 Aug 21:44

The Suffolk County Department of Health in New York identified three probable cases of tularemia, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, flies or direct contact with infected animals.

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Suffolk County Health Department reports three probable tularemia cases
Suffolk County Health Department reports three probable tularemia cases

WCVB • 04 Aug 21:44

The Suffolk County Department of Health in New York identified three probable cases of tularemia, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, flies or direct contact with infected animals.

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Suffolk County Health Department reports three probable tularemia cases
Suffolk County Health Department reports three probable tularemia cases

KCCI • 04 Aug 21:44

The Suffolk County Department of Health in New York identified three probable cases of tularemia, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, flies or direct contact with infected animals.

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Three Probable Tularemia Cases Identified on Long Island
Three Probable Tularemia Cases Identified on Long Island

Fox News • 04 Aug 17:52

Suffolk County health officials reported three probable cases of the tick-borne disease tularemia on Long Island, including a 9-year-old boy, and warned residents to seek medical care if symptoms develop.

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Suffolk County Health Department reports three probable tularemia cases
Suffolk County Health Department reports three probable tularemia cases

CNN • 04 Aug 00:50

The Suffolk County Department of Health in New York identified three likely cases of tularemia, a rare bacterial infection transmitted by ticks or other vectors, and reminded residents of preventive measures.

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August 03, 2026
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New York reports three probable cases of tularemia on Long Island
New York reports three probable cases of tularemia on Long Island

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 03 Aug 18:03

Health officials in Suffolk County say three suspected tularemia cases are under investigation, with laboratory confirmation expected to take several weeks.

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August 01, 2026
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Suffolk County health officials report three probable tularemia cases
Suffolk County health officials report three probable tularemia cases

New York Post • 01 Aug 20:13

The Suffolk County Department of Health said three suspected tularemia infections have been identified, with confirmation pending laboratory testing.

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July 31, 2026
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Suffolk County reports three probable cases of tularemia this summer
Suffolk County reports three probable cases of tularemia this summer

ABC7 New York • 31 Jul 21:31

Health officials in Suffolk County have identified three probable tularemia cases, prompting warnings about tick exposure and advice on preventive measures.

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Suffolk County reports three probable tularemia cases linked to tick bites
Suffolk County reports three probable tularemia cases linked to tick bites

Newsday • 31 Jul 11:08

Health officials in Suffolk County have identified three likely cases of tularemia, a rare bacterial infection transmitted by ticks that have fed on infected wildlife, prompting a local tick sweep and public health advisory.

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