08/07/2026
🚨LONDON, ON - BAT WARNING🚨
We have received many, many reports of bats in houses this summer... Yes, indoors! And in at least one case, the bat tested positive for Rabies.
STAY BAT SAFE:
🦇 Keep all animals in the household up-to-date on their Rabies vaccines, including indoor-only cats.
🦇 If a bat enters your home, do not touch it! Barricade it in a room with an open window or call wildlife control for removal.
🦇 If the bat is found deceased, keep it for testing. Do not come in contact with its deceased body.
🦇 Seek immediate medical attention if anyone has touched the bat, or if a pet, child, or sleeping person is found alone in a room with a bat (even if no proof of contact)
🦇 For any potential human exposure, contact your local Health Unit without delay. For animal exposure (including vaccinated animals), contact your veterinarian immediately.
Like many public health topics, animal health is closely linked to human health! Keeping your pets up-to-date on vaccinations is the best way to keep our community safe from this 100% fatal disease.