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Rabies Alert: Bat Found in Kentucky | Bowling Green News
A dead bat in Warren County, Kentucky, has tested positive for rabies — a deadly virus that’s almost always fatal once symptoms appear. With young bats more active this season, encounters are more likely. Bats are the top source of human rabies deaths in the U.S., outpacing even dogs — which are now rarely a threat thanks to widespread vaccination. Tens of thousands of Americans get post-exposure treatment each year. Veterinarians stress keeping pets vaccinated and avoiding contact with wildlife, since bat bites can be tiny and symptoms may not show right away. The good news? Rabies vaccines…
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