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Rabies

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HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 23/07/2023 06:46

We found a bat in our spare room today. We live in the US. It is currently triple bagged in our refrigerator waiting to be sent to the health authority for analysis for rabies. We won't know if the bat is rabid until Wednesday. We are terrified. We have no idea when or how it got in. We have 2 kids and I am 37 weeks pregnant.

Apparently rabies vaccinations can cost thousands of dollars which we really can't afford right now .

If you believe in the power of prayer please send one up for us. We are very very scared.

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Vetoncall · 26/07/2023 21:00

Really glad to hear this @HuckleberryBlackcurrant , hope all goes well with the new arrival!

GabriellaMontez · 26/07/2023 09:42

Phew!

Fernticket · 26/07/2023 09:20

So pleased to hear it's negative OP.
Now you can relax and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. All the best for the new baby xx

JustDanceAddict · 26/07/2023 07:37

So glad the bat was negative

Un7breakable · 26/07/2023 06:54

@HuckleberryBlackcurrant Great news, although I'd look into the preexposure vaccine further. I'm pretty sure it's not a lifelong vaccine and needs repeating every few years, although this might have been due to the high risk of ongoing exposure, so might not apply in your case .

JasonOsCubanHeels · 26/07/2023 06:48

Fantastic news op - you’ve had a lot of very stupid comments on this post and you’ve waded through them admirably. I’ve definitely learnt stuff about rabies!

NaturalNineties · 26/07/2023 05:51

I could cry with relief for you OP. Smiling now. Relax and enjoy your new baby when they arrive!! X

sashh · 26/07/2023 02:54

I'm glad you like the idea @HuckleberryBlackcurrant the prices I quoted were via private travel clinics but a member of your family asks you might get them at your family GP.

Obviously you will still have to pay.

Doing a bit of research it looks like the treatment needed after exposure is more expensive than the vaccine.

I bet if you have a pet dog it will be vaccinated.
https://healthclinics.superdrug.com/travel-clinic/

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HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 26/07/2023 02:39

@sashh that's a great idea!! We visit the UK on average every 2 years. I will definitely look into this! I'm British but I live permanently in the US. Husband and kids are American. But all my family are still in the UK.

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sashh · 26/07/2023 02:37

Glad you can relax again.

Just a thought, you said in your OP you live in the US, does that mean you are British living there? If so do you visit 'home'?

The reason I ask is that I looked up rabies vaccines here and to get them privately id £60-70 per shot. You need three shots which can be given in 7 days.

It might be worth factoring in vaccines on your next trip.

Obviously that is no good if you don't visit the UK but with a risk of rabies I think I would try to factor the vaccine into the family budget every few years.

OCaptain · 26/07/2023 01:34

Great news, OP.

CrunchyCarrot · 26/07/2023 00:36

HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 25/07/2023 23:12

The lab called! The bat is negative! We are so relieved. Now can focus on baby arriving in 2.5 weeks!

Very happy for you and your family OP!

oakleaffy · 26/07/2023 00:32

HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 25/07/2023 23:12

The lab called! The bat is negative! We are so relieved. Now can focus on baby arriving in 2.5 weeks!

Amazing! So glad for you- What a huge relief 🙏👍
Now you can relax ...Phew.

Good Luck with new Baby 🙂

ChiefWiggumsBoy · 25/07/2023 23:52

Thank goodness it was good news @HuckleberryBlackcurrant!

I've read the whole thread and I feel like I should apologise for the varying amounts of completely obtuse commentary you've unfortunately received. Some posters should be really embarrassed with themselves.

PrincessFiorimonde · 25/07/2023 23:36

So pleased for you all, OP! And sorry to hear you've had a shitty couple of months. Hope you can relax now. All good wishes to you and your family Flowers

mummymeister · 25/07/2023 23:34

Fantastic news! thank you for updating. good luck with everything else for you and your family in the future.

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HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 25/07/2023 23:26

Thanks everyone. I never knew I'd be so excited to get news about a bat haha. Breathing a huge sigh of relief. We have had such a shitty couple of months and so many things have gone wrong. I'm glad this wasn't the icing on the cake.

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QuaversAndRedbull · 25/07/2023 23:18

HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 25/07/2023 23:12

The lab called! The bat is negative! We are so relieved. Now can focus on baby arriving in 2.5 weeks!

Phew. What a relief for you all. Flowers

CC4712 · 25/07/2023 23:18

Thank goodness OP! I've been following this thread too and so glad it was negative. Phew! Best of luck with the rest of the pregnancy OP x

3littlebearcubs · 25/07/2023 23:18

So happy for you Huckleberry!

SlideandPolka · 25/07/2023 23:15

Oh good!

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HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 25/07/2023 23:12

The lab called! The bat is negative! We are so relieved. Now can focus on baby arriving in 2.5 weeks!

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oakleaffy · 25/07/2023 22:10

HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 25/07/2023 22:08

No results so far. I think they close in 2 hrs. I'm 7 hrs behind GMT here.

Fingers hugely crossed for you and your Family, Huckleberry...Been thinking of you. 🤞

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HuckleberryBlackcurrant · 25/07/2023 22:08

No results so far. I think they close in 2 hrs. I'm 7 hrs behind GMT here.

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oakleaffy · 25/07/2023 22:06

PollyThePixie · 25/07/2023 19:18

I suspect quite a lot of people think it’s something you only catch from dogs.

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That's crazy of so! Cats , ferrets, horses {Yes, horses} and a myriad more creatures.
This Coyote is frightening.. it is likely in the latter stages of rabies - no fear of humans.

Crazy Coyote Kicks Glass

Coyote that is out of his mind is showing off his skills as a potential soccer player.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PNyjdaAs4Q