Bat rabbit in Kita Milzau: 36 children receive vaccinations!

Bat rabbit in Kita Milzau: 36 children receive vaccinations!

On July 18, 2025, a surprising incident in the "Dino" daycare center in Milzau caused unrest. The Health Department of the Saalekreis informed about a positive rabies finding on a bat on the daycare center. The virus, more precisely the European Bat Lyssavirus-2 (EBLV-2), was confirmed by an immune fluorescence test and an RT-PCR analysis, such as Hallanzeiger reported.

immediately by writing, and post -exposure immunprophylaxis (PEP) was recommended. The following day, July 19, an information event took place in collaboration with the Carl-von-Basedow Clinic and the medical train of the Saalekreis, at which 36 children were vaccinated. Mind you, 10 legal guardians decided against the offer of vaccination and 9 children were already vaccinated before. The health department is in contact with the parents of the non -vaccinated children to make up for the vaccinations.

What is rabies?

rabies is a serious disease of the central nervous system that is triggered by various viruses. Typical symptoms include paralysis, cramps and a pathological aversion to water and light shy. If the disease is usually fatal, there is hardly any healing therapy, which makes the demand for preventive vaccination all the more important. According to the Robert Koch Institut MDR, the best prevention is vaccination, and a prophylaxis carried out in good time can also prevent the disease after contact with the virus.

vaccination and aftercare

For complete immunization, further vaccinations are required that are planned in the Carl-von-Basedow Clinic. The pre -exposure basic immunization for rabies usually requires three vaccine doses, with protection after the third dose. In the case of people who are not vaccinated, the vaccinations in accordance with the recommended scheme must be carried out in the first 28 days after exposure, as the vaccination academy. Regular control of the antibody values is also important to ensure sufficient protection.

The incidents and the measures taken was also informed about the daycare app, and the health authorities emphasize the importance of clarification about dealing with sick animals in order to minimize the risk of infection. The incident will continue to be checked by the KITA of the district's youth welfare authority, and a quick reaction from the responsible authorities is highlighted.

Overall, this incident shows how important proactive health insurance measures are. Thanks to the support of the emergency pharmacies in the district, the necessary vaccine supply was quickly guaranteed to ensure the safety of the children.