Bat with rabies found in Alcona County
by UpNorthLive Newsroom
FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shows a northern long-eared bat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list it as endangered. Officials say its population has fallen sharply because of a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome, which has spread across nearly 80% of the species' range. (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources via AP, File)
ALCONA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- District Health Department No. 2 was notified of a bat confirmed to have been infected with rabies in Alcona County this week. Public health officials want to remind residents and visitors how to reduce their exposure to rabies and what to do if you think you were exposed.
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Exposure to rabies is not emergent but seek care urgently. According to Dr. Mark Hamed, DHD2 Medical Director, if you are bitten or clawed by an animal, you should wash the area thoroughly and contact your health care provider immediately to discuss treatment.
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