Rising Rabies Cases in Southern California Bats Prompt Health Warnings
TL;DR
Health officials in Riverside County warn residents about an increase in rabid bats, urging caution, vaccination of pets, and immediate medical attention if bitten, as rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.
- Rabid Bats In RivCo Spur Warnings From Health Officials Patch
- Rabid bat cases are rising in this Southern California county KTLA
- Rabies Alert in Orange: Public Warned After Bat Tests Positive on South Main Street Hoodline
- Increase in rabid bats reported in Riverside County, health officials urge precautions KESQ
- Bat found on sidewalk in Orange tests positive for rabies NBC Los Angeles
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