A bat in Corrales has tested positive for rabies. Health officials say the bat was found on June 29, and all individuals involved have been informed and are receiving proper medical treatment. To protect yourself, officials say not to handle any wild, sick or injured animals that you do not have any knowledge of. Any exposure or bite should be reported to your local animal control. For Corrales, call 505-898-0401 (leave a message if no one answers) and call the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (833 796-8773). You can also text questions to 66364 (NMDOH).You can also make sure that all domestic animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations
A bat in Corrales has tested positive for rabies.
Health officials say the bat was found on June 29, and all individuals involved have been informed and are receiving proper medical treatment.
To protect yourself, officials say not to handle any wild, sick or injured animals that you do not have any knowledge of.
Any exposure or bite should be reported to your local animal control. For Corrales, call 505-898-0401 (leave a message if no one answers) and call the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (833 796-8773). You can also text questions to 66364 (NMDOH).
You can also make sure that all domestic animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations
