While once leading state in rabies cases for bats, McHenry County, IL has noticed an 86% decline in cases of rabid bats. In 2010, McHenry County had 22 of the 117 rabid bat cases in the year. This year, McHenry County has had only three of the 44 total rabid bat cases for the year (now that bat hibernation season has begun).
McHenry County celebrated rabies awareness on World Rabies Day on September 28th. They recommend “bat-proofing” homes, keeping pets current on rabies vaccinations, and avoiding wild animals. Contrary to popular believe, one cannot determine whether or not a wild animal has rabies by simply looking at the animal. Any wild mammal can transmit rabies to other mammals, including humans.
McHenry County celebrated rabies awareness on World Rabies Day on September 28th. They recommend “bat-proofing” homes, keeping pets current on rabies vaccinations, and avoiding wild animals. Contrary to popular believe, one cannot determine whether or not a wild animal has rabies by simply looking at the animal. Any wild mammal can transmit rabies to other mammals, including humans.
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