Bat in Haddonfield attic tests positive for rabies, Camden County officials confirm
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Updated · The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24
Bat in Haddonfield attic tests positive for rabies, Camden County officials confirm
11 articles · Updated · The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24
Three cats exposed to the rabid bat had already been vaccinated and received booster shots, officials said Friday.
The cats will be confined and observed for 45 days, while no human exposures were reported in this incident.
Rabies cases in New Jersey animals are regularly reported, with 26 so far this year; human cases remain extremely rare, last occurring in 1997. Officials urge pet vaccinations and caution around wild animals.
With cats leading in domestic rabies cases, are current vaccination laws sufficient to protect families?
Are 45-day quarantines for vaccinated pets an overreaction to an extremely rare human threat?
What is Camden County's strategy for managing the rising tide of rabies in local wildlife?
Can tracking rabies virus strains in wildlife help predict and prevent future outbreaks in New Jersey?
As suburbs expand, how can we coexist with wildlife without increasing the risk of diseases like rabies?
How can homeowners effectively 'bat-proof' their attics to prevent future rabies exposures?