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Rabies Alert: Two Bats Test Positive in Shasta County
10/23/2025
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- Two bats in Shasta County tested positive for rabies, prompting the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) to issue safety guidelines.
- Residents are advised to avoid direct contact with bats and seek medical attention if bitten.
- The HHSA emphasizes testing any bat that may have bitten a person or pet.
- Rabies is a fatal disease that can infect humans and pets.
- Treatment must begin before symptoms appear to be effective.
