Bat Found in New Bedford Tests Positive for Rabies

Bat found in New Bedford tests positive for rabies

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The New Bedford Health Department and Animal Control is warning residents that a bat recently found in the city has tested positive for rabies. The bat was discovered near Fire Station 8 on Acushnet Avenue. Anyone who may have interacted with the bat is urged to reach out to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at (617) 983-6800 for a risk assessment. SEE ALSO: Feral cat in Dartmouth tests positive for r…

Bat in New Bedford tests positive for rabies

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The City of New Bedford said that a bat found in the area of Fire Station 8 on Acushnet Avenue tested positive for rabies. The city’s Health Department and Animal Control said all residents, particularly those who keep pets outside, should ensure their pets’ rabies vaccinations were up to date. Anyone who encounters an animal that may have rabies should keep their distance and call New Bedford Animal Control at 508-99…

Bat Rabies Risk on the Rise in Will County, Health Department Warns - The Times Weekly

The Will County Health Department wants residents to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals after a rabid bat was recently detected in Monee.Bats are the most common source of potential rabies infection in Illinois, and exposures from bats tend to be more frequent during the summer months, especially July and August. Rabies can also be found in other wild animals, including raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes.“Ra…