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A bat flew at me yesterday in my apartment. i did not feel any bite or see any bitemarks but should i get a rabies shot?
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Bat fly-by: Just seeing a bat or having it fly by you is not a rabies exposure. On the other hand, if you awaken from sleep and there is a bat in the room then the question is -did it land on you? Sometimes a small scratch is all that's necessary for bat rabies. The best thing to do is capture the bat and call Animal Control. If it's positive, you'll need the rabies preventative treatment (called prophylaxis)
Answered 8/12/2017
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