09/26/2026
Be aware there are still positive rabies cases on a regular basis in OUR area. Most people are unaware of pets or livestock exposures until that symptoms have spend and treatment options are no longer available. Make sure your pets Rabies vaccines are kept up to date!💉
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A bat that has tested positive for rabies was found in Kanawha County. KCHD’s Health Officer, Dr. Steven Eshenaur, advises everyone to be mindful that rabies is present in the valley and to never approach animals that appear to be injured, sick, or dead. Call Animal Control at 304-342-1576 ext. 116 if you see/touch a sick animal. Go to the ER if bitten or scratched by a bat or other sick animal. Remember: If left untreated, rabies is fatal. https://buff.ly/TrF2pBM