Rabies alert issued in Indian River County after rabid bat found near apartment complex

Bat found near Newman Hall tests positive for rabies

Officials said that those who may have had contact with the animal should not wait for symptoms to appear but instead immediately call the health district and seek medical care, as rabies treatment is "highly effective when started early."

Rabies alert issued in Indian River County after rabid bat found near apartment complex

The Florida Department of Health in Indian River County has issued a 60-day rabies alert after a bat captured near the Sonrise Apartments tested positive for the virus.

Health department issues 60-day rabies alert after bat tests positive in Fellsmere

FELLSMERE — The Florida Department of Health in Indian River County has issued a 60-day rabies alert after a bat captured Sept. 24 near Sonrise Apartments in Fellsmere tested positive […]