According to a press release from the Massillon City Health Department, a bat that tested positive for rabies was euthanized after being found in Massillon.
A bat that tested positive for rabies was euthanized after being found in Massillon, according to a news release from the Massillon City Health Department.
Residents are being asked to vaccinate cats and dogs against rabies and avoid contact with bats or any other wild animals, such as raccoons and skunks, to prevent the spread of rabies. Any open windows should have screens, health officials stated. Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. It is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but it is preventable in humans through appropriate medical care. In the case of human exposure, health officials say to wash the bite wound with soap and water immediately. Human exposure should be reported to a healthcare provider, and animal exposure to a veterinarian, the release states.
Questions about possible exposures can be directed to the Massillon City Health Department Environmental Health Division at 330-830-1795.News 5 at 6 Download the News 5 Cleveland app now for more stories from us, plus alerts on major news, the latest weather forecast, traffic information and much more. Download now on your Apple device here, and your Android device here.
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