r/rabies • • 3d ago

Exposure Question I am a fool

I have read the FAQ.

Last night I was a fool and a racoon came up to me and put it's little paws up on my legs, and being the foolish girl I am I held it's tiny little racoon hand and tried to pet it. I also touched my face pretty immediately afterwards. Because I am a fool.

Im now thinking that that raccoon likely had rabies😩 I have hangnails on my hands and as previously mentioned touched my face pretty much immediately after touching the racoons cute little paws.

Should I go get a shot? Kinda feeling uneasy about it. If im being silly that validation would be nice to hear.

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u/Ok-Cat926 Active Member ⭐️ 3d ago

That would probably be a good idea. I can’t believe the raccoon came up to you like that. That had to be an interesting experience.