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Rabies in Ontario: A Tragic Wake-Up Call | Toronto News
A heartbreaking tragedy in Ontario: an 11-year-old boy died from rabies—the first locally acquired case in the province since 1967. The likely culprit? A bat that landed on his face while he slept. Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, and this case underscores a dangerous gap in public awareness—bats can transmit the virus without leaving visible bites. The boy’s parents didn’t seek help immediately, thinking no bite occurred, and by the time symptoms emerged weeks later, it was too late. Even if a bat seems normal, any contact warrants urgent medical evaluation. No treatment…
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