Got bit by a ground squirrel ...

[A_Fowl_Guy]

It's unusual in any animal given that most animals that contract it don't survive. The statistics here aren't stacked in our favor as humans are much more likely to encounter animals suffering from rabies than not because of the behavior changes. Any mammal is capable of contracting it, and it comes down to if you are willing to play the statistics game or not in terms of survival. As a former wildlife biologist, I'd sure as shit be on my way to the hospital to get pumped full of titers.

Again I said to get checked but having the knowledge is a benefit.

 

[2 many chickens]

Honestly, better safe than sorry. It doesn't hurt to go and get a rabies shot. What if it did have rabies? Not saying it does.. but what if? There is no cure for rabies. You get it, you're done for.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Honestly, better safe than sorry. It doesn't hurt to go and get a rabies shot. What if it did have rabies? Not saying it does.. but what if? There is no cure for rabies. You get it, you're done for.

Again from the CDC (I’m still for getting checked.)

Anyone who has been bitten by an animal, or who otherwise may have been exposed to rabies, should clean the wound and see a doctor immediately. The doctor will determine if they need to be vaccinated.

A person who is exposed and has never been vaccinated against rabies should get 4 doses of rabies vaccine – one dose right away, and additional doses on the 3rd, 7th, and 14th days. They should also get another shot called Rabies Immune Globulin at the same time as the first dose.

A person who has been previously vaccinated should get 2 doses of rabies vaccine – one right away and another on the 3rd day. Rabies Immune Globulin is not needed.

 

[2 many chickens]

Again from the CDC (I’m still for getting checked.)

Anyone who has been bitten by an animal, or who otherwise may have been exposed to rabies, should clean the wound and see a doctor immediately. The doctor will determine if they need to be vaccinated.

A person who is exposed and has never been vaccinated against rabies should get 4 doses of rabies vaccine – one dose right away, and additional doses on the 3rd, 7th, and 14th days. They should also get another shot called Rabies Immune Globulin at the same time as the first dose.

A person who has been previously vaccinated should get 2 doses of rabies vaccine – one right away and another on the 3rd day. Rabies Immune Globulin is not needed.

Yeah, so he needs to go and get it checked out. Possibly get a rabies shot. Let the doctors figure out if he needs one or not.

 

[TeenageRooster's Dad]

Thanks guys, much appreciated. Better safe than Walking Dead thingy

I'll get checked out in the morning, jokes aside. Just to be safe. Talked to Mrs Abegail, my backyard neighbor who's a veterinarian... she sorts of laughed at me and she's 5'2".. 100lb tops... so sweet too. But nevertheless

Thank you guys.

 

[ColtHandorf]

I wouldn't worry too much about rabies. But this is also a very real concern...

Rat Bite Fever: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat-bite_fever

It can be fatal also.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-rat-bite-20170329-story.html

 

[NewBoots]

I'd make sure my tetanus shots were current anyway.

 

[Folly's place]

I'm firmly in the 'check it out' camp, now, not later. DPT vaccine up to date? Rodents are low risk for rabies, but not ZERO risk, and I personally keep my vaccines up to date, including rabies vaccines. Avoiding preventable horrible death is a good thing!
Mary

 

[Folly's place]

I've lived in pit viper country, and snorkeled in the tropics, and the most important thing is; NEVER stick a hand or other body part somewhere without looking first. Squirrel bites are the least of it!
Mary

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

No update? Have you gone rabid and cant post?

(He, but close enough, lol)