1st case of rabid bat found in Pasadena since 2019; public urged to avoid bat contact and report any affected bats.
A dead bat infected with rabies was discovered in Pasadena, marking the first case since 2019. Pasadena Public Health Department urges residents to avoid contact with bats, report any injured, sick, or dead ones, and avoid touching them with bare hands. No local human rabies cases have been reported, but the public should avoid bat contact and seek medical attention if skin contact occurs.
August 09, 2024
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