Rabies Bat Found Near School | Virginia Beach News

A bat in Toano tested positive for rabies — a virus that’s been around in the Peninsula since the 80s and can spread through saliva or tissue contact. While human cases are rare (just two in Virginia since 2009), symptoms can start like flu but quickly escalate to anxiety, confusion, and hallucinations. If you or your pet had any contact — even a scratch or exposure to saliva — call the Peninsula Health District immediately. Cats are most at risk among pets, so keep an eye on them. Stay safe: vaccinate your pets, report wildlife encounters, and never feed wild animals.

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