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"Interactive Map Reveals Rabid Bat Hotspots in Cook County"

Cook County in Illinois has launched a Halloween-themed rabid bat map to raise awareness about the threat of rabies. The map, created by the county's Department of Animal and Rabies Control, displays approximately 70 locations where rabid bats have been found since 2018. Bats are the leading cause of rabies deaths in the United States, and most of the bats on the map were found in people's homes. Health officials urge people to contact public health officials if they find a bat in their home, as bat bites can be small and go unnoticed. Vaccination is crucial in preventing the spread of rabies, and the county offers low-cost or free clinics for pets.

via Block Club Chicago|

#cook-county #health #public-health

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"Rise in Rabid Bats Sparks Health Officials' Caution in Salt Lake County"

Two bats found in Salt Lake County have tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to urge caution and encourage anyone who made contact with a bat to be evaluated. The Salt Lake County Health Department recommended rabies prevention medicine for the two individuals who came into contact with a bat in Midvale. No other exposures have been identified, but parents whose children frequent Smith Fields Park in Draper are advised to inquire about encounters with bats. Health officials remind the public to avoid touching or hurting bats, keep children and pets away, and report bat sightings to animal control agencies. Rabies is considered 100% fatal once clinical signs appear.

via KSL.com|

#animal-control #health #public-health

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"Beware: Rabid bats infiltrating Ohio homes"

The Cincinnati Health Department has received 14 reports of people encountering bats inside their homes in Ohio. All positive rabies cases in Cincinnati have been identified in bats, with bats accounting for the majority of the 210 confirmed rabies cases in animals across Ohio in 2022. If a bat is found in the home, it should be captured and tested for rabies, and individuals should consult their healthcare provider for potential treatment. So far, there have been no reported rabid bat cases in the Miami Valley region.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

#cincinnati-health-department #health #home-safety

crime-weather-local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Violence, Tragedy, and Disease: Recent Incidents Shake Local Community

Two correctional officers are recovering from an attack at the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, while authorities in Yankton investigate a report of a child left alone in a hot car. Two bats at the Great Plains Zoo have tested positive for rabies. The west entrance at the Empire Mall will be closed due to a construction project, and the 130th Corn Palace Festival kicks off in Mitchell. Cooler weather is on the way after a period of high temperatures.

via KELOLAND.com|

#child-death-investigation #corn-palace-festival #correctional-officers

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Beware of Summer and Fall: L.A. County Health Officials Warn of Increasing Rabid Bat Cases

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is warning residents about the presence of rabid bats, which are more common during the summer and fall. They advise people to avoid touching bats with bare hands and to report any injured, sick, or dead bats. While only 1% of bats in nature have rabies, about 15% of bats found near people and pets in L.A. County test positive for rabies. Health officials explain that rabid bats may exhibit unusual behavior such as flying during daylight hours or appearing on the ground. It is important to seek immediate treatment if exposed to rabies, as it can be fatal to humans and pets. Residents are reminded that bats are protected wildlife and should not be harmed or kept.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#health #los-angeles-county #public-health-department