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Rabies Warning After Bat Encounter | Toronto News
An 11-year-old boy died from rabies after being bitten by a bat he woke up to on his face — and his parents didn’t seek help because the bat didn’t look sick. The virus, which can silently travel through the nervous system, is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. His case underscores a chilling truth: even without visible bites, any bat contact demands immediate medical attention. Rabies is rare in Canada — just 28 cases since 1924 — but when it strikes, bats are the culprit. Early treatment with vaccines and antibodies can prevent death entirely. Don’t wait for symptoms — act fast after…
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