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Bat blamed after free-roaming Chemainus kitten tests positive for rabies

In Chemainus, Island Health advised that a free-roaming kitten recently tested positive for rabies, with test results received July 21.
On July 9 the kitten was discovered, while Island Health noted it was believed to have been infected by a bat.
Past outbreaks show transmission is rare in British Columbia, with bats remaining the sole rabies carriers, and only one other domestic cat case confirmed in 2007 in Maple Ridge.
Island Health confirmed at-risk contacts, contact the Communicable Disease Program at 250-519-3575 for assessment, and all individuals at risk after July 9 are receiving follow-up care.
Health officials stress prevention, and provincial and federal health authorities strongly recommend vaccinating pets, as `rabies is a serious but preventable disease and early intervention is key`, Island Health noted.

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