Category: Rabies
Rabid Bat Found in Renton
Anyone who might have had contact with this bat (even if not bitten) could be at risk and should seek medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health at 206-296-4774 to determine if rabies preventative treatment is necessary.
Bats & Rabies: What you need to know
If you see a bat, do not touch it!!
Seven things you to know about bats & rabies
All mammals can get rabies, but in Washington State, bats are the primary animal source of rabies, so, if you see a bat, don’t touch it!
A brush with a notorious cat, a rabies education and a big Bill
The experience left her with a modestly increased immunity, little understanding of how medical bills are calculated and a new fear of outdoor cats.
Rabies: How it spreads and how to protect yourself
Nick Major, 21, suffered a small puncture wound after a bat flew into his hand during daylight on Vancouver Island. He died of rabies sever weeks later.
Where the anti-vaccine movement thrives
Anti-vaccine activities are predominantly a western phenomenon, especially in the Pacific Northwest and the American Southwest.
Two rabid bats found in Auburn
Two bats (1 dead, the other appeared sick) on the sidewalk near the corner of B Street NE and 3rd Street NE in Auburn, August 13, tested positive for rabies.
Health officials seek people exposed to bat in Woodinville
Officials are seeking people who may have been in contact with a bat in Woodinville park.
Rabid bat found in Woodinville
Who is at risk? Any person or animal that touched or had contact with the bat or its saliva could be at risk of getting rabies.