Arvada bat is Jefferson County’s first rabies case of 2025

A bat revealed near Arvada s Westlake neighborhood has tested positive for rabies becoming Jefferson County s first substantiated episode of the virus this year according to a county news release Related Articles Bat unveiled in Boulder residence tests positive for rabies The rabies virus can infect any mammal including humans but is most of often seen in wild animals such as bats and skunks Once clues appear infections are almost consistently fatal Anyone who has had contact with a wild or stray animal should contact their fitness care provider and local animal control agency right away to access post-exposure care and prevent the spread of the virus Rabies remains a threat in our society especially during the warmer months when wild animals are more proceeding Rachel Reichardt of Jefferson County Constituents Medical stated in the release Residents should avoid contact with wildlife ensure pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations and account any animal acting strangely to your local animal control agency Five Jefferson County animals tested positive for the virus last year according to the soundness department Last week society vitality administrators revealed that a bat revealed inside a Boulder home was certified rabid and had contact with at least one dog Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day