Bats are the primary animal that carry rabies in Washington State. Rabid bats have been found in almost every county in the state. Below is a table showing number of bats that have tested positive for rabies in the state in 2024. Visit our rabies page to learn:
- How to reduce the risk of rabies exposure.
- Why it's important to have up-to-date rabies vaccines for your pets.
- How to safely capture a bat that has had contact with a person.
Note: Rabid Bats - Positive Cases in Washington, 2024 table is updated 12:00 p.m. each Thursday.
| County of Collection | Month | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) |
|---|---|---|
| County of Collection Benton | Month May | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection Wahkiakum | Month May | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection Thurston | Month July | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection Island | Month August | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 2 |
| County of Collection Chelan | Month August | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 2 |
| County of Collection Clallam | Month August | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection King | Month August | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection Klickitat | Month August | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection Whatcom | Month August | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection Spokane | Month September | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection Pacific | Month September | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection Kitsap | Month October | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection Clallam | Month December | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) 1 |
| County of Collection
Total Positive Cases for 2024 (cumulative) |
Month | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative)
15 |