08/16/2026
Crockett, Va- 5700 blk Grayson Turnpike - female bitten by a bat, ems response.
🦇 🩸If You Have Been Bitten:
Don’t panic, but don’t ignore the bite, either.
Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and lots of water. Washing thoroughly will greatly lessen the chance of infection.
Give first aid as you would for any wound.
If possible, capture the animal under a large box or can, or at least identify it before it runs away. Do not try to pick up the animal.
Call an animal control or law enforcement officer to get the animal.
Notify a health care provider immediately and explain how you got the bite. They will want to know if the animal has been captured.
If necessary, your provider will give the anti-rabies treatment recommended by the United States Public Health Service.
They will also treat you for other possible infections that could be caused from the bite.
Report the bite to your local health department.
ℹ️ VDH