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6-year-old girl bitten by rabid bat in Wisconsin, family says
ABC7 Chicago • • health
Key Points:
- A 6-year-old girl in Tigerton, Wisconsin, named Cece Kale, was bitten by a rabid bat while climbing a tree and is now recovering.
- Cece's brothers helped save her by killing the bat with a makeshift sword, preventing further harm.
- She received the first of four prescribed rabies vaccinations on the same day to prevent the fatal disease.
- Her mother expressed fear and concern about the seriousness of rabies, emphasizing the urgency of treatment.
- Health officials advise that anyone bitten by a wild animal should immediately clean the wound with soap and water and seek medical attention.
