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Yuba City child had contact with bat that tested positive for rabies, officials say
KCRA • • health
Key Points:
- A child in Yuba City came into contact with a bat on the ground outside their home on Casita Drive on September 25, which later tested positive for rabies.
- The bat was collected by Sutter Animal Services Authority and tested by the Sacramento County Public Health Lab.
- The child's parents were informed about available medical services, but no details were released regarding whether the child contracted rabies.
- Sutter Animal Services advised the public to avoid touching bats and to ensure pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations.
