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Potential Bat encounter
The day before yesterday when me and my sister were outside cycling, i got hit by something in my chest for a split second. After sometime i noticed a bat like figure hovering over a building close to where we were cycling. I was wearing a t shirt over where the bat had potentially hit me. I do not have any visible bite or scratch mark in my chest . Let alone any bleeding. Shall i comsider taking vaccine ? Please take into comsideration that not every hospital around my locality has the vaccine and only a governtment run hospital which is very very poorly reputed might have it. I do not want to go to that hospital as they give wrong medication and diagonisis. Please help me.
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You are absolutely fine.
No need to panic.
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Hello
I understand your worry — encounters involving bats can be quite stressful because of the fear of rabies. Let’s go through your situation carefully:
You mentioned there was no visible bite, scratch, or bleeding, and you were wearing a T-shirt at the time.
The bat (or bat-like figure) only brushed or hit your chest for a split second and did not land or bite.
In such cases, the risk of rabies transmission is extremely low to almost negligible because:
Rabies spread only through saliva or nervous tissue entering the body via an open wound or mucous membrane (eyes, mouth, or fresh cuts).
Contact through intact skin or clothing does not transmit rabies.
Hence, based on your description, you do not need rabies vaccination if there are no bite marks, scratches, or broken skin.
However, if you are unsure or see any redness, abrasion, or new skin lesion, it’s always safer to get a doctor’s in-person opinion for peace of mind.
For now:
Wash the area well with soap and running water (if not already done).
Observe for any delayed skin change over the next 48–72 hours.
No need to panic — rabies cannot spread through clothes or mere contact.
If you’d like, I can assess your situation in detail (you can even share a clear picture of the area) and confirm whether vaccination is necessary in your case, so you can be completely reassured and avoid unnecessary injections.
You can message me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five three six for quick personal guidance and peace of mind.
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No need for ARV.
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You don't need any ARV vaccine as there is no indication
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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You r not at all required any vaccine.
Relax
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No need for ARV vaccination
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No need for vaccination
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If you have pain right now, you can take some pain killers like tab aceclofenac 100mg morning and night.
Nothing else needed unless you find any abnormal symptoms.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
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Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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