HEALTHMay 29 · 07:02 UTCNBC5 CHICAGOIzzy Stroobandt

Rabid bat found inside suburban home marks first of the year in McHenry County

A rabid bat found inside a McHenry County home marked the first such case of the 2026 season. The resident was treated with rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, and authorities provided guidelines for handling bat encounters and preventing future incidents.

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