Rabies, Bat, Human Exposure - Montana, USA

... a well intentioned mom brought a dead bat to her child's school in Montana recently. The result is that over 90 students who had touched the bat in 5 separate classrooms will undergoe the anti-Rabies vaccine at the Stevensville Elementary School.

... the cost of the six doses of Rabies vaccine per child could surpass a cost of USD$150,000 .. with the school paying up to USD$70,000 through its liability insurance.

... suffice it to say, the school district has set a policy of having school visitors obtain a pass to enter the school and its classrooms.

... submitted by: Walter M Woolf, V.M.D. .. veterinarian, and the owner of Air Animal Pet Movers, Tampa, Florida .. the relocating pets best friend, since 1977.