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Can rabies be transmitted by air? recently, i saw a bat when i was walking around the park. i was around 2-4 feet away from the bat, am i at risk?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

no. No contact= no risk

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 5/29/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Need to get bitten. Usually. Ask public health how many bats in your area have rabies.

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A member asked:

Can rabies be transmitted by air? recently, i saw a bat when i was walking around the park. i was around 2-4 feet away from the bat, am i at risk?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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