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2009 Rabies Activity in Washington (updated 12/31/09)The primary reservoir of rabies in the Northwest is bats. Rabid bats have been found in almost every county in Washington. Between 5-10% of bats submitted for testing are found to be rabid. This is a skewed population of sick and injured bats; less than 1% of healthy bats are infected with rabies. In 2009, 14 rabid bats were identified in Washington State, one each in Benton, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Stevens, and Thurston Counties, as well as two in Snohomish. Prevent rabies by vaccinating pets. Avoid feeding and having contact with wildlife. It is very important to thoroughly wash wounds from animal bites and safely capture any bat that has had contact with a person. Call your local health department with questions. Map of reported rabid bat locations in Washington state, 2009 Map of reported rabid bat locations in Washington state, 2008 |
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