Rabies pep required?

2026-05-20 05:06:07
I am previously vaccinated 10 to 11 years ago . Yesterday night I was standing at quite a distance from a tree (atleast 4 feet) and I could hear some bats deep inside the tree but I couldn't see them. When wind blew a singular very tiny droplet somehow touched my lip and it was cold and thin. I couldn't even feel the drop when I put my fingers on the lip. Am I being paranoid about rabies or does this warrant a pep?I washed my lips within 10 mins with soap and I wiped it off immediately.
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Answered2026-05-20 13:54:25

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Answered2026-05-20 13:45:28

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Answered2026-05-20 12:06:10

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You need trearment asap

Answered2026-05-20 10:48:24

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As such no risk. But to clear your doubt,  you can go for vaccination.

Answered2026-05-20 10:31:10

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No need to worry at all 👍 That tiny droplet at a distance, with immediate washing, doesn't qualify as rabies exposure especially with your prior vaccination. You're completely safe.  Book a quick consultation with me for full reassurance and personalized advice. 😊

Answered2026-05-20 10:25:39

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ON BASIS OF DOUBT U CAN GO FOR VACCINE.  AS SUCH U R NOT SURE.0,3, 7, 28 DAYS  GO TO GOVERNMENT SECTOR IN PSM DEPARTMENT.

Answered2026-05-20 10:24:18

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Based on your description, this does not appear to be a rabies exposure. Rabies is transmitted through a bite, scratch, or direct contact of saliva/neural tissue with broken skin or mucous membranes. Simply being near bats and feeling a tiny droplet carried by the wind is not considered a rabies exposure. Washing your lips promptly was appropriate. At present, PEP is generally not indicated based on this history. If you had any direct contact with a bat, bite, scratch, or saliva exposure, please consult me immediately so that we can have a detailed treatment plan ."

Answered2026-05-20 09:44:09

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult.

Answered2026-05-25 07:23:27

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-05-22 18:22:04

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Answered2026-05-20 10:48:21

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Need some more details kindly consult

Answered2026-05-20 10:13:09

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-05-20 10:02:11

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