Rabies reported in Laclede County

The Laclede County Health Department is reporting an exposure to Rabies in the county. Health Department Administrator Charla Baker said they sent a bat off for testing…

Baker said it’s important for everyone to limit the potential for exposure to rabies.

According to the CDC, People usually get rabies from the bite of a rabid animal. It is also possible, but rare, for people to get rabies from non-bite exposures, which can include scratches, abrasions, or open wounds that are exposed to saliva or other potentially infectious material from a rabid animal. The incubation period after exposure may last for weeks to months.