<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3JuzXV_1FVewSGE00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3JuzXV_1FVewSGE00" width="1920" height="1080" ><figcaption>WKTV</figcaption></figure>ILION, N.Y. -- A bat found in a Village of Ilion home has tested positive for rabies.Herkimer County Public Health announced the results were received on Sept. 24 after the bat was captured in a residence and sent to Wadsworth State Labs for testing on Sept. 23.Officials are urging residents to vaccinate pets against rabies, spay or neuter animals to reduce strays and avoid feeding or touching unknown animals.Herkimer County Public Health is reminding pet owners to check rabies vaccination records and schedule vaccinations if needed, even for indoor pets.If a bat is found in a home, residents should not release it and should contact Public Health for guidance, especially if there was possible contact with people or pets.For questions or concerns, call Public Health at 315-867-1176 or visit www.herkimercounty.org.</div></body>

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ILION, N.Y. -- A bat found in a Village of Ilion home has tested positive for rabies. Herkimer County Public Health announced the results were received on Sept. 24 after the bat was captured in a residence and sent to Wadsworth State Labs for testing on Sept. 23. Officials are...

Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Ilion

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ILION, N.Y. -- A bat found in a Village of Ilion home has tested positive for rabies. Herkimer County Public Health announced the results were received on 

Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Ilion

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