Rabid Bat Found in Eau Claire

The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is warning the public about a rabid bat found on Wednesday, September 25 near the intersection of La Salle and Peterson Streets in Eau Claire. The bat was found crawling on the ground, unable to fly. Anyone who may have been exposed to this bat should seek immediate medical attention. “Rabies is still considered the deadliest disease known to humans. It is also completely preventable with prompt medical treatment,” said Savannah Bergman, Microbiologist and Rabies Program Lead for the Eau Claire City-County Health Department. An exposure to rabies includes: A possible exposure to rabies includes: These

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