From Associated Content, March 19, 2009...
Cases of rabies in Central Texas are on the rise.In 2008 bats accounted for 271 cases in a 30-county region in Central Texas. Skunks came in second with 111 cases.
Travis County had 197 animals that tested positive, all but three were bats. Williamson County reported 53 rabies cases, where 46 were bats and 7 were skunks. Brazos County and Burnet County also reported high numbers of rabies cases, most were bats. In Burnet County 27 cases were confirmed in 2008, but in the prior year there were only 14 cases.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
"Rabies Exposure Warning" In Effect In Central Texas
From KEYE, September 3, 2008...
The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department is sending out a "rabies exposure warning" to all Central Texans.
Most cases of rabies in Texas happen in September and October.
Central Texas has plenty of high risk animals including bats skunks, raccoons and coyotes. Austin is home to one of the largest urban bat colonies. Roughly 1.5 million bats live under the Ann Richards Congress Ave. Bridge.
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The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department is sending out a "rabies exposure warning" to all Central Texans.
Most cases of rabies in Texas happen in September and October.
Central Texas has plenty of high risk animals including bats skunks, raccoons and coyotes. Austin is home to one of the largest urban bat colonies. Roughly 1.5 million bats live under the Ann Richards Congress Ave. Bridge.
Read more...
Friday, April 11, 2008
No Children Touched Rabid Bat, Cedar Park Officials Say
From statesman.com April 11, 2008...
Officials say no children came into contact with a rabid bat that was found Monday morning at the playground area of the Twin Lakes YMCA at 204 E. Little Elm Trail.
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Officials say no children came into contact with a rabid bat that was found Monday morning at the playground area of the Twin Lakes YMCA at 204 E. Little Elm Trail.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Rabid Bat Found at Twin Lakes YMCA
From Hill Country News April 10, 2008...
Cedar Park Animal Control Officers impounded a bat that was found on the ground outside at the Twin Lakes YMCA day care playground area.
The bat was sent to Texas Department of State Health Services for rabies testing. On Wednesday, April 9, Cedar Park Animal Control received official notification that the bat tested positive for rabies.
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Cedar Park Animal Control Officers impounded a bat that was found on the ground outside at the Twin Lakes YMCA day care playground area.
The bat was sent to Texas Department of State Health Services for rabies testing. On Wednesday, April 9, Cedar Park Animal Control received official notification that the bat tested positive for rabies.
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Health Department Battles Rabies With Vaccine-Laced Cakes
From KXAN.com January 16, 2008...
An aggressive effort is underway this month to fight rabies in Texas.
The Department of Health is targeting 44 counties, including Kerr, Gillespie, Llano, Mason and San Saba.
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An aggressive effort is underway this month to fight rabies in Texas.
The Department of Health is targeting 44 counties, including Kerr, Gillespie, Llano, Mason and San Saba.
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