Rabid bat found in Lake County, health officials say

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This is the first rabid bat found in Lake County since 2020, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

“In the case of a known exposure to a bat, or if a bat is discovered in the house while residents are sleeping, the bat should be carefully captured and the Health District contacted to determine if the bat should be tested,” said Bert Mechenbier, Environmental Health Supervisor with the Lake County General Health District.

Mechenbier added there is a mandatory rabies vaccination for all dogs, cats and ferrets over four months of age.

 

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