Ontario Child Dies from Rabies After Bat Encounter

This tragic incident marks the first domestically-acquired human rabies case in Ontario since 1967.

Health officials reported that the child was exposed to the rabies virus after waking up to find a bat in their bedroom.
Despite no visible signs of bites or scratches, the child did not receive a rabies vaccine, which could have prevented the disease.
Rabies is a fatal viral disease affecting the nervous system, with bats being a common transmission source in North America.
Dr. Malcolm Lock emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention after any potential exposure to bats.
Canada has recorded only 28 human rabies cases since 1924, all of which have been fatal.