What should I do if a bat bites or scratches me or if I see one of my children handling a bat?

Contact your health care provider for care of the wound. Contact Whatcom County Health and Community Services at 360-778-6000 during working hours, or at 360-715-2588 during after hours to report the incident. One of our staff will interview you and help to determine what to do next.

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1. What should I do if I am bitten by a dog, a cat or a pet ferret?
2. What should I do if a bat bites or scratches me or if I see one of my children handling a bat?
3. What should I do if I find a bat in my house?
4. Can I bring a bat or other animal to your office and have you test it?