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Bat Bites: What You Need to Know

bandage on arm for a bite

A bat bite may seem small, but it should never be ignored. In this episode, Elizabeth Lozano, a pharmacy student doing her rotation with Crawford County Memorial Hospital’s Pharmacy Department, explains what to do if you’re bitten or scratched by a bat, why prompt medical care is important, and how rabies exposure is evaluated and treated.

You’ll learn:

  • Why bat bites can be difficult to detect
  • When to seek medical attention
  • Tips to help keep you and your family safe

This episode of the Here’s to Your Health podcast provides practical, easy-to-understand information to help you respond quickly and confidently if you are bit by a bat.

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