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I was outside when a bat flew past and swiped my forehead with it's wing. i saw no marks where it touched. is this a rabies exposure? do i need shots?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: It would need to be associated with the mixing of body fluids, such as a bite. No worries.

Answered 8/30/2015

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No treatment needed: If you are sure you did not sustain a bite, no treatment is needed. If the only contact was the wing touching your intact skin, you are not at risk for contracting rabies.

Answered 8/30/2015

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