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LA County Reports Record Number of Rabid Bat Detections
Original: Rabid Bat Detections in LA County: Public Health Warning – Highest Detections Ever
Los Angeles County health officials have issued a public health warning after recording the highest number of rabid bat detections ever documented in the county. Authorities are urging residents to avoid touching bats, keep pets vaccinated, and report any bat found indoors or acting strangely, as bats are the most common source of rabies in the region.
Why now: The record-high rabid bat detections prompted an official public health warning for LA County residents.
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- Rabid Bat Detections in LA County: Public Health Warning – Highest Detections Ever · southpasadenan.com
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