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So I have a question which hopefully the NMP community could answer:
Last year I decided to have my pre-exposure vaccine against rabies as a preparation against future exposures (incase), and this was last July 2018.
What made me have my vaccinations was because last year, I got worried about rabies that I decided to have my injections for a peace of mind.
However last June 2018, I went out to buy some stuff for my school project but it was really raining hard, so I decided to take shelter under a nearby roof. I was waiting for the rain to calm down that time, along with some few people who were also beside me.
Recently I got worried: what if a stray dog/cat licked the small wound on my right leg while I was standing (the wound btw was this: http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=218554).
I didn't felt any licking or something with a stray that time, but what if it's because it was raining hard that time and my legs were soaked with puddles and rainwater
I did had my 4 booster shots last January and March 2019 because my unvaccinated pet pup bit me twice (altho it's not much of a concern).
My question is: Should I be concerned about what happened last year?
also: Can rabid stray animals even go out in the rain?
utrocket09
12-04-19, 15:17
So I have a question which hopefully the NMP community could answer:
Last year I decided to have my pre-exposure vaccine against rabies as a preparation against future exposures (incase), and this was last July 2018.
What made me have my vaccinations was because last year, I got worried about rabies that I decided to have my injections for a peace of mind.
However last June 2018, I went out to buy some stuff for my school project but it was really raining hard, so I decided to take shelter under a nearby roof. I was waiting for the rain to calm down that time, along with some few people who were also beside me.
Recently I got worried: what if a stray dog/cat licked the small wound on my right leg while I was standing (the wound btw was this: http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=218554).
I didn't felt any licking or something with a stray that time, but what if it's because it was raining hard that time and my legs were soaked with puddles and rainwater
I did had my 4 booster shots last January and March 2019 because my unvaccinated pet pup bit me twice (altho it's not much of a concern).
My question is: Should I be concerned about what happened last year?
also: Can rabid stray animals even go out in the rain?
What!?! This makes no sense. There is no way within a year if you had rabies, you would not have symptoms.
Why did you delete this thread from the rabies forum and put it here?
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Why did you delete this thread from the rabies forum and put it here?
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yeah sorry i forgot to add but i accidentally deleted my post earlier while i was trying to edit it
yeah sorry i forgot to add but i accidentally deleted my post earlier while i was trying to edit it
I think you know what I'll say about your concerns and I know you know deep down so I'll leave it at that :whistles:
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What!?! This makes no sense. There is no way within a year if you had rabies, you would not have symptoms.
the wound was in my lower right leg and i was standing while waiting for the rain to calm down, along with other people (note i didnt have any rabies vaccines that time), so i was worrying what if the incubation is long? it has been 10 months as of today and because of my hypochondria, im super worried.
I think you know what I'll say about your concerns and I know you know deep down so I'll leave it at that :whistles:
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yeah i know what you're gonna say, but anyway, sorry because my health anxiety is just 10000x worse that whenever a worry would die down, another one would rise again
Did you speak to your dad about that mental health help again?
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Did you speak to your dad about that mental health help again?
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only once and i never did again... he's a very workaholic man and it's hard to discuss personal things like this to a closed person like him
venusbluejeans
12-04-19, 16:29
Hi
This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your post was moved from its original place to a sub-forum that is more relevant to your problem.
This is nothing personal - it just enables us to keep posts about the same problems in the relevant forums so other members with any experience with the issues can find them more easily.
Double_Rainbow
13-04-19, 02:39
Who gave you the rabies shots? I can't find anyone willing to give them to me, unless I have an exposure or work in the risky job. I'd seriously take it, if I find a doc who'd give it to me!
Who gave you the rabies shots? I can't find anyone willing to give them to me, unless I have an exposure or work in the risky job. I'd seriously take it, if I find a doc who'd give it to me!
rabies is endemic here in my country so anyone has access and can have the shots easily
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