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Scared I will get rabies and die
Five days ago, while I was standing in traffic near a dark tree/park area and looking toward the traffic, I suddenly felt something small and flying brush the right side of my nose and then my right eyelashes. I did not see a bat and I don't know what it was. I have previously completed rabies vaccination: last regular dose 07/12/2025, boosters on 06/03/2026, 09/03/2026, and 02/04/2026. Scared and can't focus on my studies
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Since you are not sure what it was, it’s better to visit some nearby clinic for assessment of the injury, because bat bite can be extremely small and unnoticeable.
As you have completed full dose of Rabies vaccine few months before so if needed you will need only 2 more doses one on Day 0 and Day 3. That would be enough.
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If you want you can consult me and share the photo of the injured site for better advice.
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From next incase of such exposure, always wash the area thoroughly with soap water and never apply any ointment/ cream and keep the area open.
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A definite bite is not confirmed, but any possible bat or animal contact near the face should be assessed urgently because a bite can be tiny. I would advise washing any suspected area with soap and running water for 15 minutes; do not apply irritants. Take your vaccination records to an anti-rabies clinic todayâthey will decide whether any further vaccine or immunoglobulin is needed. If fever, tingling, or difficulty swallowing occurs, seek emergency care immediately.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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