Teen Finds Bat in Air Conditioner, Hospitalized for Rabies Prevention in Haifa

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 12 hours ago

What happened

A 15-year-old boy in Haifa was hospitalized after a bat entered his home and secreted fluid on his face. He received rabies preventive treatment at Rambam Medical Center and was discharged in good health.

• 01A 15-year-old boy found a bat inside his home's air conditioner in Haifa.
• 02The bat secreted fluid on the boy's face and entered his mouth during an attempt to release it.
• 03The family cat caught the bat, prompting concern for rabies exposure.
• 04Rambam Medical Center treated the boy with rabies preventive measures per Ministry of Health guidelines.
• 05The boy and family cat were advised to receive rabies prophylaxis despite no visible injuries.
• 06The boy was discharged in good condition after treatment.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

Teen Finds Bat in Air Conditioner, Hospitalized for Rabies Prevention in Haifa

Now 14Right · Hebrew10 hours ago

Teen in Haifa Receives Rabies Prevention After Bat Exposure in Air Conditioner

MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Teenager Hospitalized After Bat Incident in Home Air Conditioner Near Haifa

N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago

Teenager Rushed to Hospital After Bat Incident in Home Air Conditioner

SrugimRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

Israeli Teen Treated After Bat Encounter at Home in Haifa

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

Israeli Teen Hospitalized After Bat Encounter in Home Air Conditioner

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

Teen Receives Rabies Treatment After Bat Exposure in Haifa Home

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew12 hours ago

Teenager Hospitalized After Bat Enters Home Through Air Conditioner in Haifa Area

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