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Originally Posted by pk
It's hard for me to read about Rabies. When I was a young girl an Irish Setter with Rabies came through the yard when I was playing outside.
It tried to attack me but I was able to climb up on the top of our corral fence and scream. Our beagle came running and barked so much that it finally alerted my father.
pk
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That's really scarey...especially being so young. Lucky you were smart enough to get up high and away.
I have to have the Preexposure prophylaxis shots. I'm considered a high risk. I live with skunks and coons, work with them and other animals that are possible carriers. Besides being a state licensed rehabber, I'm also a state certifed humane officer (never placed thru the state to date), and I"m going to school for Vet Tech Certification.
{Preexposure vaccination is recommended for persons in high-risk groups, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, and certain laboratory workers. Other persons whose activities bring them into frequent contact with rabies virus or potentially rabid bats, raccoons, skunks, cats, dogs, or other species at risk of having rabies should also be considered for preexposure prophylaxis. In addition, international travelers likely to come in contact with animals in areas of enzootic dog rabies which lack immediate access to appropriate medical care, including biologics, should be considered for preexposure prophylaxis}
Carol
