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Rabies vaccine enquiry

2025-12-18 13:33:15
I brought a towel from the rooftop that had been kept there for drying, where bats are present, so I am concerned that bat saliva may have been on the towel. I placed this wet towel on my bed at around 6PM. There was also a blanket lying on the side of the bed. Later, my cracked lips (due to dryness) came into contact with a part of the blanket. I am worried because this part of the blanket was at the same  area of the bed where the wet towel had been placed, and the bed had become wet due to contact with the towel. I am certain that the bed came into contact with the wet towel at around 6:00 PM, but I do not know exactly when the part of the blanket that touched my lips may have come into contact with the contaminated bed. The environmental temperature was between 5–10°C.   "I would like to know whether this situation should be considered a rabies exposure and whether rabies vaccination is required " ?
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Rabies less likely,  stay calm

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Rabies spreads only through fresh saliva of a rabid animal through a bite, deep scratch, or directly onto fresh open wounds or mucosa. Rabies virus does not survive long outside the body. It dies quickly when exposed to air.
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No need to worry. You are safe.

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NO NEED FOR VACCINATION,Just keep the clothes exposed in sunlight whenever you are washing clothes.There is nothing to worry about.

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No need to worry at all. It can not be considered as rabies exposure n no vaccination needed. For further 9861 zero zero eight one five 6.

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no need to worry

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No need to worry

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Highly unlikely any untoward issues from this. No need to worry

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No need to worry.

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Dnt worry about rabis.. but there are many other germs around. So wash the bedsheet and towel separately from other clothes.. sun dry.. and relax

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I understand your concern, but this situation is safe. Rabies virus dies quickly outside the body and cannot be transmitted through objects or bedding. You have not been exposed. Its just your overthinking. You can wash the bedding for hygiene, but there is no medical risk.
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You can wash the bedding for hygiene, but there is no medical risk.
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Distract your mind by watching a movie or go out with friends ignore thinking about rabies

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Go for vaccination. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.

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No need of vaccination. You seem to be overthinking.

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This is not considered a rabies exposure, and rabies vaccination is not required in the situation Dry or cracked lips do not count as a high-risk wound unless actively bleeding and exposed directly to fresh saliva.

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OVERTHINKING. BUT ON THE BAS OF DOUBT U CAN GO FOR VACCINE. 

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Let me know if you have any symptoms of illness ?

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No need for vaccination. There is no medical risk

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No worries.

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No need to worry

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Please consult

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No need to worry

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No need for vaccination ,

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No risk at all.Pls connect for further discussion and solution.

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No risk.

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No risk

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

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No need of vaccination.dnt get panic

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You can take rabies prophylaxis

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Need some more details kindly consult

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult

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There is no need for vaccination.

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No need of vaccination .

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Don’t worry

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