Rabies Risk Rising with Bats | California News

Rabies is back and biting—especially in California, where bats are the top culprits behind nearly all reported cases this year. These tiny, stealthy bites often go unnoticed, especially in kids, which is why doctors are urging treatment even with just a suspicion of exposure. Three bat rabies cases have already popped up in Sutter County since late July—including one found in a pool and another near a child’s home. Nationally, rabies-related questions to the CDC jumped 17% from July to August, and vaccine prescriptions rose 33%. If you think you’ve been exposed, wash the wound for 15 minutes and get medical help immediately—rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms hit, but totally preventable if treated fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kcra.com/article/cdc-rabies-advisory-northern-california-bat-exposures/73753974 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ffd6820bf84a22e Report issues to [email protected].