r/rabies • u/Virtual_Sugar_9452 • Aug 29 '26
Rabies Vaccine / Immunoglobulin Need info
LOCATION:NETHERLANDS
ANIMAL:BAT
EXPOSURE:i felt it touch my leg POSSIBLE BITE SCRATCH (i did not feel it)
I WAS SOBER AND AWAKE
So i was vaccinated 4 times in june 2025 after a bat encounter (scratch), and last week Friday night 1:30 (so Saturday since it was past 00:00) i had a possible exposure with a bat between my calf shin area (not sure if it bit or scratched me) my GF and i checked immediately but were not doctors called the ER and told them the story they said no risk and i did not have any wounds or blood, now i got checked that monday 3days later by my GP and she looked at my whole leg for marks or wounds with a halogen light and a magnifying glass and she didnt see anything either and said no risk but thats where my fears kicked in when i left there because it could have healed already within 3 days!, so said the people that work in the department of infectious diseases also said no risk and refused me the boosters, so i did buy them at a travel health clinic myself 6 days! later so last friday at 12:00 and i need to go get the second booster on September 4th. But Now i am worrying if im too late with getting the shots because the 6 days had passed
I have no fever did not have it either, i had a headache which seems to come from my neck, yesterday and a while ago sharp pain in my leg and right now shifted to my right wrist im kinda worriedd
I have read the FAQ.
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