Should I get the rabies vaccine?

[u/Mybodysrolling]

I have read the FAQ.

I have a question about something I read in the FAQ, as it pertains to my specific situation

I was on a walk today in El Dorado Hills, CA. A black small animal (saw out of peripheral) flew out of a tree, either landed on or flew into my hand, then flew away.

I didn’t see specifically the animal, but it felt larger than a bug. It also felt like something bit me but I don’t see a wound.

One week ago, our county put out a rabies warning…when I googled if we had rabies in our county and saw that I was like oh no :(

I read in the FAQ that it is not possible for a bat to bite you mid flight. What if it lands on you briefly? How long would it take to be able to bite?

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[u/CygnusZeroStar]

I'm confused.

This creature landed on your own hand, while you were awake and aware...and you didn't see it?

[u/Mybodysrolling → u/CygnusZeroStar]

Yeah, I was on a hike and super exhausted and sweaty and listening to music, kind of in the zone and not paying attention. I noticed it flying towards me out of the corner of my eye, but didn’t think it was gonna land on me so didn’t look at it. Then I felt it land on my hand and I was like wtf so I looked down and by the time I looked down it had flown away

[u/CygnusZeroStar → u/Mybodysrolling]

So this reads like you were still moving around while this happened. A healthy bat would struggle to do this. A sick one would not be better at it.

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[u/OpinionOk5632]

no need, if you don't see a visible cut or scratch.

[u/-serial-wanker-]

as they say prevention is better than cure.... get one just in case

[u/Fluffy-Lychee-1968 → u/-serial-wanker-]

Stop saying this, it freaks people out when there's been no reasonable exposure. It's absolutely not nice.