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Rabid Bat Found Inside Home Triggers Rabies Advisory in McHenry County
local-news12 days ago

Rabid Bat Found Inside Home Triggers Rabies Advisory in McHenry County

A resident found a bat inside a McHenry County home that tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first rabid bat of 2026. The resident was exposed and was advised to receive rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Animal Control collected the bat for testing, and the McHenry County Department of Health urged containment of any indoor bat, provided steps to prevent future intrusions, and noted that rabies in Illinois is primarily transmitted by bats and is not typically spread person-to-person.

via Lake and McHenry County Scanner|
#bat#local-news#mchenry-county
Rabies Alert After Bat Found on California College Campus
health1 month ago

Rabies Alert After Bat Found on California College Campus

A bat found near Fullerton College’s music building tested positive for rabies, prompting a public health warning. Officials urge anyone who may have touched the bat to seek medical care promptly for potential post-exposure treatment, and pet owners who had contact with the bat should contact their veterinarian, since rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.

via Yahoo|
#bat#fullerton-college#health
"College Station PD Seeks Identity of Potential Rabies Exposure Victim"
public-safety2 years ago

"College Station PD Seeks Identity of Potential Rabies Exposure Victim"

College Station Police are seeking to identify a college-aged male who handled a sick raccoon and took a photo with it at The Woodlands of College Station Apartments, in order to inform him of the rabies test results and prevent potential exposure to the disease. If anyone has information, they are urged to contact the police referencing case number 2024-002470.

via KBTX|
#animal-control#college-station-pd#public-health
Rabies Outbreak: Two Animals Infected in Oneida County
health2 years ago

Rabies Outbreak: Two Animals Infected in Oneida County

Two animals, a raccoon in Utica and a skunk in Remsen, have tested positive for rabies in Oneida County, New York. The Oneida County Health Department stated that there was no reported human exposure to the infected animals. The department advised people to avoid approaching wild or stray animals and seek medical attention if bitten or in contact with an animal's saliva. Rabies is a deadly disease, and appropriate care is crucial to prevent contracting it. For concerns or questions about rabies exposure, contact the Oneida County Health Department.

via WKTV|
#animal-testing#health#oneida-county