Lubbock的狂犬病阳性蝙蝠及时发出警告,避免野生生物的出现,一旦暴露,立即寻求护理。
Rabies-positive bats in Lubbock prompt warnings to avoid wildlife and seek immediate care if exposed.
Lubbock公共卫生及动物服务组织警告居民, 当地发现数只狂犬病蝙蝠, 要求民众避免与蝙蝠和其他高风险野生动物接触,
Lubbock Public Health and Animal Services are warning residents about several rabid bats found in the area, urging people to avoid all contact with bats and other high-risk wildlife like skunks and raccoons.
如果在室内或地面发现蝙蝠,让儿童和宠物远离,并打电话给卢博克动物服务社,以安全清除。
If a bat is found indoors or on the ground, keep children and pets away and call Lubbock Animal Services for safe removal.
任何触摸过一个人或宠物的蝙蝠都必须进行狂犬病检测,这种服务免费提供。
Any bat that has touched a person or pet must be tested for rabies, a service provided at no cost.
暴露后迅速提供医疗护理至关重要,因为狂犬病一旦出现症状,几乎总是致命的,但可以通过立即治疗来预防。
Prompt medical care is critical after exposure, as rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear but preventable with immediate treatment.
居民应该让宠物接种疫苗, 并访问疾控中心的网站了解更多信息。
Residents should keep pets vaccinated and consult the CDC’s website for more information.