Comment on My dog and I got jumped by raccoons this morning. Now I have to pay at least $1500 to make sure I don't get rabies

Atomic@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

• Matt_Shatt@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  It can be given days later. It’s not an emergency. OPs doctor didn’t need to recommend an ER. A clinic with the shot would have been fine but I understand the mentality OP is/was in for sure!

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  • nertstimesawastin@reddthat.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    In many areas of the US, the first shot in the series is only available at the ER.

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• medgremlin@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  It can be administered up to a couple weeks after exposure. It’s a very slow virus.

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  • Atomic@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    A friend of mine got bit by a stray dog on vacation. She was rushed in by the locals and they instantly got her shots. One in each fingers as she was bit on the hand.

    They sure made it seem like I has to be as quick as possible. But I guess I’ll just have have go and look it up for myself.

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