Bat Rabies

• Toronto Public Health seeks person who handled potentially rabid bat

  The Toronto Health Authority is searching for an unidentified person who may have been exposed to rabies when they handled a bat Wednesday outside a downtown condo building.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2025
  
• Ontario child dies from rabies after bat found in room, official says

  A health official in Ontario said the child woke up and found a bat in their room, but that the parents did not seek a rabies vaccination.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2024
  
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• Hamilton public health says bat who bit resident tests positive for rabies

  Hamilton public health is reporting that a bat who bit a resident has tested positive for rabies and is reminding the public to steer clear of wild animals.

  Health

  Mar 28, 2022
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• Hamilton resident getting treatment after being bit by rabid bat

  Hamilton currently has an outbreak of rabies, mainly in raccoons and skunks, with 330 animals testing positive since December 2015.

  Health

  May 14, 2021
• B.C. man who died of rabies identified as ‘inspiring’ martial arts instructor

  Condolences for the man are pouring in, describing him as "an amazing person who has built so many kids' confidence," and "a remarkable and inspiring young man."

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2019
• B.C. man dies of rabies, first confirmed human death in the province since 2003

  The victim's family told health workers that he had not been bitten or scratched by the bat.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2019
• Bat found at Guelph home tests positive for rabies: public health

  Officials are using the incident to remind residents to avoid contact with wildlife to prevent contracting the deadly disease.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2019
• New Hampshire man bitten by rabid bat hiding in his iPad cover

  The 86-year-old man got quite the surprise when the bat, hiding in his iPad case, nipped his finger.

  Trending

  May 29, 2019
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• Bat tests positive for rabies in Burlington

  Illness in humans can be prevented after exposure by the use of rabies vaccine, which is extremely effective, but only if it is administered before symptoms occur.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2018
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• AHS confirms bat tests positive for rabies in Jasper

  Alberta Health Services and Parks Canada say a bat has tested positive for rabies in Jasper National Park.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2018