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Those pandemic puppies are growing up to be a public health concern. The latest California data shows increased rates of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths from dog bites, with new records set after COVID-19 lockdowns. In 2022, there were 48,596 ER visits for dog bites in California, or 125 visits per 100,000 residents, a… Continue reading A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites