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A member asked:
If i was standing next to a tree at night and something started flying around near me, should i be concerned about rabies? not sure if it was a bat. i do not think it touched me but it was near?
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It is crucial to know whether you were bitten or not in order to advise you. You could call your local public health department to get advice about being examined.
Answered 11/10/2022
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You should not be concerned about rabies unless the bat attacked you and took a big bite which you would definitely notice. Bats have exquisite radar navigation abilities and after dark are silently flying around us in the wild all the time, especially near rivers and lakes. They see us way before we're aware of them, can turn on a dime and have no interest in running into us.
Answered 11/10/2022
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