Rabid Bat Confirmed in South Utica: Public Health Alert Issued
In South Utica, NY, another bat tested positive for rabies, confirmed by the Oneida County Department of Health. Caught on August 18 and tested on August 19, the bat exposed one person and two cats, prompting the person to receive post-exposure treatment and the cats to get vaccination boosters. This incident marks the second rabid bat reported in the area within a week, following an earlier case in New Hartford. Residents are advised to watch for rabies symptoms in animals and avoid contact with wild or stray creatures.

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