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A member asked:

I have eaten cookies after a squirrel may have gotten into the pack and taken or eaten one of them. should i consider getting vaccinated for rabies.

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No need: Rabies virus is not transmitted through contaminated food.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 11/11/2013

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