Rabies found in bat prompts caution from Chetwynd vet
Local readers learn a bat tested positive for rabies marking a rare BC case in decades says Dana Bergen a Chetwynd veterinarian. She notes no local rabies cases in 20 years with only a few in southern BC and urges vaccination for pets at risk and avoiding contact with bats. Immediate medical care is advised if bitten or scratched and bat handling should be avoided.
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