Rabid bat confirmed at Portola Valley Town Center

Rabid bat confirmed at Portola Valley Town Center

San Mateo County health officials confirmed Thursday that a bat found near the Little People’s Park playground at the Portola Valley Town Center has tested positive for rabies. The bat was discovered on Oct. 24, according to County Health, which is urging anyone who may have touched the animal to immediately contact their medical provider to determine if they need treatment. “Because there is no treatment for rabies once symptoms appear, we want…

Rabid bat found on San Francisco Peninsula near Portola Valley park

By Carlos E. Castañeda A bat found near a park on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County tested positive for rabies last week, health officials said. San Mateo County Health said in a press release that the bat was found near the Little People’s Park playground at Portola Valley Town Center on Oct. 24.  Health officials urged anyone who might have had physical contact with the bat to immediately contact their medical provider, as there …