Thurston County officials have reported the first positive rabies bat this year, the 13th in Washington.
Thurston County officials have reported the first positive rabies bat this year,Thurston County Public Health and Social Services received a bat that was found on a porch. On August 29, the results came back positive.
The person who found the bat was told to seek medical attention and take steps to deal with bat exposure. PHSS said it’s not possible to tell if a bat has rabies just by looking at it. Bats can transfer rabies dead or alive. To prevent exposure, PHSS said to not handle bats dead alive, or let anyone in your family touch one. Also, don’t let your pet touch or play with a bat, and keep your pets vaccinated against rabies. If you find a bat in a bedroom or with a child, try to capture it and have it tested.
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife created a detailed PDF about how to bat-proof your house and capture bats. You can download the PDFPHSS said if you think your family member touched a bat or was bitten or scratched, wash the area with soap and water. Then call your medical provider and call Public Health and Social Services during business hours at 360-867-2667 or callThe CDC says bats are the leading cause of rabies deaths in people in the US.
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