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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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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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