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How To Treat If One Is Accidentally Been Hit By A Bat?
My son was riding his bike tonight and as he turned a corner Under a street light he collided with what we are presuming to be a bat. He did not see it but it hit him on his ear. Do we need to take him to prompt care. We are worried about the risk of rabies.
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
bats are known to cause Rabies,take him for preventive immunization. It's more valid if you belong to US.
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