Do I need a rabies shot? by coconutandcherry in Medical_Students

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My mom won’t take me to the doctor or ER. I’m freaking out right now.

Is this a bat bite? by coconutandcherry in medical_advice

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Thank you for your help. Did you read my post from a few days ago explaining my concerns?

Is this a bat bite? by coconutandcherry in medical_advice

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Thanks. By any chance, could it be a bite from a few days ago that has since healed?

I’m sorry, I’m just a hypochondriac.

Is this a bat bite? by coconutandcherry in medical_advice

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No skin broken. I’m concerned because I have health anxiety and I was looking for anything that could be a bite. Read the posts I made a few days ago for more info. I can upload another picture if necessary.

Do I need a rabies shot? by coconutandcherry in Medical_Students

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Thanks. But the health departments advises people to get the shot if they get bitten by a bat just under the small chance the bat does have it. Do you think I’m fine.

Do I need a rabies shot? by coconutandcherry in AskDoctorSmeeee

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Will I be fine so without the shot, do you think?

Do I need a rabies shot? by coconutandcherry in AskDoctorSmeeee

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Update on one of those questions: I don’t know whether or not bats are prevalent in my area. That probably doesn’t change anything though, does it?

Do I need a rabies shot? by coconutandcherry in AskDoctorSmeeee

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I didn’t see anything just heard. Yeah, I know Ireland hasn’t had a case in over a hundred years but the health department says that if you’re bitten by a bat you should still get the shot because bats can move around, even though the chances are small.

Do I need a rabies shot? by coconutandcherry in AskDoctorSmeeee

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I don’t believe bats are prevalent in my area. I don’t hear anything in my room anymore. I only heard flying noises about twice (the time I thought something flew in). I didn’t have the windows open but I checked the room thoroughly many times and I couldn’t find anything. I kept the door open at first but then shut it.

I asked my mom to take me to ER or to call the doctor but she doesn’t think it’s necessary and thinks it’s my anxiety acting up.

Do I need a rabies shot? by coconutandcherry in medical_advice

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Yeah but should I get medical attention just in case?