Ontario Child Dies from Rabies After Bat Exposure

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

A child from the Brantford area contracted rabies after waking up to a bat in their room in northern Ontario.
Despite no visible signs of a bite, the child's parents did not seek immediate rabies vaccination.
The child's death underscores the ongoing presence of rabies, particularly in bats, within Ontario.
Health officials stress the importance of seeking medical treatment after any bat exposure, even without visible symptoms.
Since 1924, Canada has recorded fewer than 30 human rabies cases, all of which have been fatal.