Spotlight: Stray Kitten, Scary Problem, Safety First
Contact with stray, unowned, or otherwise unfamiliar animals can sometimes result in exposure to rabies. In this broadcast, Dr. Kira Christian discusses a recent multistate investigation that involved several children and adults who had handled a stray kitten during a sporting event.
General Information
Rabies Exposure
What you need to know about rabies exposure and vaccination.
Bats and Rabies
The problem of bat-related rabies, how to handle encounters with bats, and how to "bat-proof" your home.
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Content Source: National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, & Enteric Diseases (ZVED)
