public-health6 days ago
Yuba City child exposed to rabies-positive bat, officials warn
A child in Yuba City, California, had contact with a bat that later tested positive for rabies, according to local officials. The incident has prompted health authorities to urge anyone with similar exposure to seek immediate medical attention, as rabies is almost always fatal if left untreated. This event follows a series of recent bat-related rabies concerns in the region, including a delayed warning in Yosemite and a near-miss incident involving a doctor in Virginia.
