Rabid bat found in Lexington. Health department urges residents to vaccinate pets
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- A rabid bat was found near the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on June 22.
- Health department said it will put up rabid animal placards as a precaution.
- Health department urged residents to keep pets vaccinated and report suspected exposures.
A rabid bat was recently found near the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.
The bat was found outside a residence near Berea Road and the Kentucky Horse Park on Monday, June 22. The resident of the home reported that no people or pets were exposed to the bat, but the health department said it will still put up rabid animal placards in the area as a precaution.
Anyone who believes they or their pets might have been exposed to the rabid bat or any strange-acting animal are encouraged to contact the health department at 859-231-9791.
Rabies can spread through a bite or contact with an infected animal’s saliva, according to the health department. People are encouraged to keep their pets up to date on vaccines to avoid contracting rabies.
