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Key FactsChild dies from rabies after bat encounter
Oct 5, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailyrecord.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailyrecord.co.uk
- A child has died of rabies after being bitten by a bat while sleeping.
- The incident occurred in Ontario, Canada, marking the first confirmed rabies case in the city since 1967.
- The child's parents did not notice any bite marks and did not seek rabies vaccination.
- Experts stress the importance of immediate medical attention following bat exposure, even if there are no visible signs of bites.
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