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While travelling in auto in the night a bat just touched me and went away should I take rabies vaccine
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bats can cause rabies is true . Even a little scratch,bite or lick on mucus can be potential source of infection.
Hence if you have suffered from any of these rabies vaccine is recommended.
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There is no need of any vaccine
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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May be advisable
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no need....if no blood comes out for you
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Dr. Amit Kumar
Gastroenterologist
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Rabies vaccine are given on the basis of degree of bite, if bat just touched u than no need to take , if u have scratch mark, bleeding or nothing than take
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