Bat tests positive for racine in Racine County
Rabies can be fatal, but it is preventable with proper treatment
The Racine County Public Health Division says a bat tested positive for rabies. The bat was found in a rural area of the county, captured and sent for testing. All animals that may come into contact with the bat have been quarantined and vaccinated where necessary. Rabies is commonly found in bats and other wild animals such as raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and skunks. Rabies is a deadly disease, but it can be prevented with proper treatment. Racine County Public Health Division has the following recommendations to stay safe: Keep your pets up to date on vaccines and track when they were vaccinated. Do not keep wild or exotic animals as pets. Do not interact with wild animals. Teach your children not to approach strange animals, including other people’s pets. If your pet has been in a fight with wild animals, contact your veterinarian and local health department. If you or someone you know is bitten or scratched by a bat or wild animal, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and after hours report it to your local doctor, your local public health department or the local police.
The Racine County Public Health Division says a bat has tested positive for rabies.
The bat was found in a rural area of the county, captured and sent for testing.
All animals that may come into contact with the bat have been quarantined and vaccinated if necessary.
Rabies is commonly found in bats and other wild animals such as raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and skunks.
Rabies is a deadly disease, but it is preventable with proper treatment.
Racine County Public Health Division has the following recommendations for staying safe:
- Keep your pets up to date on vaccines and track when they were vaccinated.
- Do not keep wild or exotic animals as pets.
- Do not touch wild animals.
- Teach your children not to approach strange animals, including other people’s pets.
- Any exposure (biting or non-biting) to bats should be discussed with your doctor as soon as possible and reported to your local health department.
- If your pet has been in a fight with wild animals, contact your veterinarian and local health department.
If you or someone you know is bitten or scratched by a bat or wild animal, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and after hours report it to your local doctor, your local public health department or the local police.
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