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POSTED July 24, 10:54 PM
![]() www.fireflyforest.net -- bats at hummingbird feeder Rabies is not something you want to fool around with. According to the CDC "once clinical signs of rabies appear, the disease is nearly always fatal, and treatment is typically supportive." Other wild animals, including raccoons, skunks, foxes and rodents can contract rabies. Wild animals account for 92% of reported cases, while domestic animals are the remaining 8%. How can you tell if a bat has rabies? The CDC notes that any bat that is active by day, is found in a place where bats are not usually seen (for example, in a room in your home or on the lawn), or is unable to fly, is far more likely than others to be rabid. Never handle a bat in those situations.
Tip 1: Don't handle bats
Tip 2: Get your pets vaccinated Tip 3: Seek medical advice immediately if you are bitten by a bat, or exposed to bat saliva. |
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POSTED July 23, 8:53 PM
The Good:Deaths from auto accidents have declined 9% since the beginning of the year. Why. The theory is that, as people are driving less, there are fewer cars to get into accidents. This is also good news because it implies that maybe... Read More
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POSTED July 22, 10:33 AM
Air pollution is in the news, with the 2008 Olympics coming up in one of the most polluted cities in the world. Colorado has frequent summer ozone alerts. Why be concerned? Ozone is 3 oxygen atoms linked together, a highly... Read More
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POSTED July 18, 7:00 PM
Get out your water bottles. Lots of them. Outdoor events + Colorado heat brings risk of heat stroke, and you don't have to be an athlete to feel the effects. Spectating while sitting out in the hot sun and 90+ degree temps can be bad... Read More
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POSTED July 17, 9:49 PM
For the third year, Colorado wins Thinnest State awards from Calorie Lab. According to a telephone survey, a mere 18.4% of Coloradans are obese. Colorado ranks 51 - out of 50 states. Hmmm.Of course, a telephone survey is only as accurate... Read More
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POSTED July 16, 11:03 AM
The latest news on low physical activity levels of teenagers really isn't new. We all know that kids are spending more and more time in sedentary pursuits that involve staring at a screen. Adults do the same thing. What's new is that... Read More
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POSTED July 14, 12:57 PM
The recent death of Tony Snow, former White Press Secretary, from colon cancer at the relatively young age of 53 brings this disease back into the spotlight. While it’s not a fun topic, there is some good news. I asked Dr. Dennis Ahnen... Read More
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POSTED July 11, 7:25 AM
A prominent obesity researcher spoke in Denver several years ago and noted that, in his experience, 2 months was the limit for sticking to any diet. After 2 months, dieters have had it. Even if they lost a little weight, the restrictions... Read More
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POSTED July 8, 11:28 PM
DNC Host Committee to caterers, delegates and media: You Will Eat Healthy in Denver - Or Else!Mainstream media, bloggers and local politicians are voicing loud and frequently sarcastic opposition to the food guidelines detailed in the 28-page DNC catering... Read More
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POSTED July 7, 11:27 AM
Elizabeth Edwards, wealthy cancer patient whose husband made his fortune suing doctors for malpractice, wants the everyone to have “free” healthcare. Healthcare For America Now wants “quality affordable healthcare”... Read More
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