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SWPH Reports Rabies Case in Woodstock

Thursday, 10 July 2025 05:53

By Marcie Culbert X @marcieculbert

Someone is receiving rabies post-prophylaxis, after a bat in Woodstock tested positive for the virus.

WOODSTOCK - A bat in Woodstock has tested positive for rabies.

According to Southwestern Public Health, one person was exposed and they're now receiving treatment so they don't contract the virus.

If you are ever scratched or bitten by an animal, officials say you should wash the wound right away with soap and water, seek medical treatment, and report the incident to public health so an investigation can take place.

Rabies is a viral disease that can spread through an animal's saliva and eventually leads to death. If a human is exposed, they must undergo post-prophylaxis so they don't die as well.

The health unit is reminding everyone to stay away from wild animals, especially if they appear to be sick or if they're behaving oddly or aggressively. If you ever find a bat in your home, make sure you don't handle it directly. For more information on how to safely remove it, you should contact a local wildlife rescue.

Pet owners should make sure their pets rabies vaccinations are up to date and keep them indoors at night. If your pet becomes involved in a fight with a wild animal, you should go to the vet so they can assess any wounds the wild animal may have caused.

You can visit the Southwestern Public Health website for more information.

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