Submitted by the Niagara County Department of Health
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of a positive rabies case involving a bat in the City of North Tonawanda. The sample was submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on July 22, and positive results were confirmed July 30.
The case involved a bat encounter on July 16 in the City of North Tonawanda. A puppy was involved in the incident, but was not old enough for rabies vaccination. The owner opted for a humane euthanasia at the family veterinarian. One household member was referred for post-exposure treatment…