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A resident of New York Mills, NY, is receiving post-exposure treatment after coming into contact with a rabid bat, which tested positive for rabies at the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center. The Oneida County Health Department has not disclosed the exact location of the incident but is reminding residents to be cautious.
A rabid bat has been discovered in a home in Lawton, Van Buren County, Michigan, marking the first case of the deadly disease in the county since 2021. The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has issued a reminder to residents to avoid contact with bats, as they are more active during this time of year. Rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from infected animals. Anyone who has been exposed to a bat should safely capture it for rabies testing and contact the health department. Treatment is recommended to prevent rabies if exposure occurs, and it is important for dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against the disease.
A rabid bat has been found in Livingston County, Michigan, marking the first case since 2021. The Livingston County Health Department advises that any direct contact with a bat should be considered a possible exposure to rabies, as bats are the most common carriers of the disease in the U.S. If someone has been bitten by an animal or had contact with a bat, they should contact the health department for assistance.
A rabid bat has been found in Livingston County, Michigan, marking the first case of rabies in an animal this year. The Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) advises residents to be cautious as bats are more active during this time of year, increasing the risk of exposure to rabies. Rabies can be transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals, with bats being the most common carrier. Any direct contact with a bat should be considered a potential exposure to rabies, and individuals should seek medical attention if bitten or exposed. It is also important to ensure pets are vaccinated against rabies and to contact a veterinarian if a pet has been in contact with a wild animal.
A visitor in Keystone, Colorado was bitten by a rabid bat, prompting a trip to the hospital. The bat was tested and confirmed to have rabies. While rabid bat bites are uncommon, it is important to take precautions as rabies is a serious and incurable disease. Animal Control Supervisor for Summit County advises against touching bats and emphasizes that the risk of encountering a rabid bat is low, especially during winter.
A person in Summerville, South Carolina, was exposed to a rabid bat found near Old Trolley Road and Dorchester Road. The bat tested positive for rabies after being submitted to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's lab. The individual has been referred to their healthcare provider, and state health officials are reminding people to never handle bats with bare hands and to safely trap any bat that may have had contact with humans or animals. South Carolina has seen 39 cases of rabid animals this year.
A rabid bat was found inside a home in Gaston County, North Carolina. The bat tested positive for rabies, marking the second confirmed case in the county this year. Animal Care and Enforcement conducted a neighborhood canvass to inform the community and verify rabies vaccinations for family pets. The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services has been notified for further investigation.
A rabid bat was found in a Durango area home in southwestern Colorado. No human interaction took place, but pets in the home were given a booster to the rabies vaccine that they already had. Rabies is found on a fairly regular basis among some Colorado species, mostly in skunks and bats. It's important to seek treatment if humans or pets are exposed to potentially rabid animals.