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Rabies Death: Ontario Child Dies in First Locally Acquired Case Since 1967

An Ontario child's death from rabies, the first locally acquired case in decades, has sparked public health warnings.

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📍 How it ended

An 11-year-old Ontario boy died from rabies after awakening with a bat on his face despite having no visible bites. Medical specialists used the case to warn the public about rabies risks in bats and the necessity of immediate preventive treatment.

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The brief

An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died from rabies in 2024 after a bat landed on his face. There were no visible bites. The case is the first locally acquired rabies death in Ontario since 1967.

Coverage emphasizes the importance of immediate preventive treatment following bat contact. Outlets including CP24, CBC, and Medical Xpress highlight that even without visible wounds, bat contact should trigger vaccination. Some outlets, like Barrie 360 and CHCH, remind residents to be vigilant during bat season.

Watch for further public health advisories and guidelines on bat encounters. Coverage does not yet specify whether any new preventive measures or public awareness campaigns are being implemented.

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Quick answers

When was the last locally acquired rabies case in Ontario before this one?

The last locally acquired rabies case in Ontario before this one was in 1967.

What should you do if a bat lands on your face?

According to coverage from Medical Xpress and News-Medical, you should seek immediate preventive treatment, even if there are no visible bites.

What time of year is bat season in Ontario?

Coverage from Barrie 360 indicates that bat season is currently underway in cottage country.

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