6 days ago
Rabid bat found in South Huron
Huron Perth Public Health is reporting that a bat in South Huron has tested positive for rabies.
This is the second bat in the region to test positive this year.
Public health says it has followed up with the person involved to present rabies infection.
'If you are bitten or scratched by a bat, or if infectious material (such as saliva) from a bat gets into your eyes, nose, or an open wound, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical attention immediately,' says Patrick Landry, public health inspector.
If you find a bat in your home and are certain that there was no human contact, the health unit recommends trying to confine that bat to one room, turn on the lights and open a window so the bat can fly out.
Tips to bat-proof your home or cottage
Caulk holes in the exterior, even those as small as one-quarter to one-half inch in diameter
Tighten screens, cap your chimney, place draft guards under doors leading to the attic and outside, and fill plumbing fixture holes with steel wool or caulk
Keep doors tightly closed when going outside and coming back indoors
