Bats were found inside a Puyallup elementary school, and health officials urged preventive treatment for people who may have been exposed.

The article says the wildlife intrusion triggered school alerts and a public-health response in the United States.

Officials say wild mammals can carry pathogens, and the recommended care targets possible rabies exposure.

The article does not say anyone received a confirmed rabies diagnosis.

Anyone tied to the school bat sightings is advised to review their exposure with medical staff.

School administrators are cooperating with health investigators looking into the bat sightings.

Facilities staff are closing possible entry points, and inspectors are checking the building.

The article says normal operations were disrupted while staff assessed how many bats were present.

Read the full article on the Puyallup school bats and the rabies-prevention advice.