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Rabid bat and human exposure confirmed in Shawano County. What are the symptoms?

A bat in Shawano County tested positive for rabies after biting a 6-year-old girl in Tigerton. The child is currently receiving rabies shots and preventive treatment. Health officials are urging residents to exercise caution around wild animals.

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Confirmation of a rabid bat and the subsequent treatment of a 6-year-old victim in Tigerton.

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  1. Rabid Bat Confirmed in Shawano County Following Child Exposure

    A bat in Shawano County tested positive for rabies after biting a 6-year-old girl in Tigerton. The child is currently receiving rabies shots and preventive treatment. Health officials are urging residents to exercise caution around wild animals.

    What's confirmed:

    • A bat in Shawano County tested positive for rabies.
    • A 6-year-old girl from Tigerton was bitten by the rabid bat.
    • The child is receiving rabies shots and preventive treatment.
    • The bite occurred while the child was in or climbing a tree outside her home.
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