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From india, my eyes came dangerously close to a flying bat while playing in the night. i am very scared about rabies, ebola, nipah etc. please help?

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Dr. Hilary Petersel answered

Need rabies shots: If there is a possibility of bat exposure, then you need rabies prophylaxis. It is controversial if you were awake when you saw it and not bitten, then you are probably safe.

Answered 3/31/2015

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A member asked:

From india, my eyes came dangerously close to a flying bat while playing in the night. i am very scared about rabies, ebola, nipah etc. please help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hilary Petersel answered

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