Re: Rabies shots
[Re: Peskycritter]
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03/22/12 10:41 AM
03/22/12 10:41 AM
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Pesky,
I'm betting many folks don't have "pre-exposure" shots for rabies that are out doing this work. Many due to health insurance or other financial setback, some because of lack of concern and others for other reasons.
Two things from my perspective.
1) Even if you have pre exposure, you will be required to get "post exposure" round of shots if exposed or bitten
2) If you can find a doctor, other nwcos' in your state can probably help you do that, I would get the shots. We all know rabies is basically 100% fatal (the only folks who have survived have lasting mental and physical impairments) so having the shots up front gives you a much better chance if you don't realize you were exposed from saliva or a scratch/bite.
Working for the feds in certain conditions we were required to have the shots or sign a waiver saying they were offered.
Day to day work with raccoon, skunk and bat are enough to warrant this, let alone any warm blooded mammal out there is susceptible so you should have them.
This is my opinion, there are a range of them out there, if you ask me I'd say find another doctor! For awhile there was a shortage of pre-exposure vaccine but now it is supposedly remedied and this might change many doctors putting this down.
I'm sure you explained you deal with animals every day, your doctor should see this as an obvious occupational hazard that deserves pre-exposure shots.
again, just my .02
justin
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Re: Rabies shots
[Re: Peskycritter]
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03/22/12 11:05 AM
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Alot of medical people don't have a clue to rabies prevention shots. I had to ask my Doc for a script, had it filled and then the nurses gave me the shots over a three week period. And they didn't know how to do it, as they had never done it before. Find another Doctor to give it to you.
Be Green, Buy Fur. NE- NC
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Re: Rabies shots
[Re: Peskycritter]
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03/22/12 02:07 PM
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Was at a trappers meeting once when rabies was prevalent in foxes.We had a medical man at the meeting and one guy asked "what does it cost for pre exposure shots?" and the medico said $75 for each of 3 shots,but post exposure shots are free under gov't healthcare.So the guy says " well guess I'll wait til I get bit then" lol.
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Re: Rabies shots
[Re: Peskycritter]
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03/22/12 05:22 PM
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i had to go to the place that gives shots for people that are going outside the country. I jumped through alot of hoops, but got my insurance company to pay for them. there was 3 shots at $300 per shot. so $900 total for the shots i got in Traverse City Hospital. Now im in the central CDC site so IF i ever get bite or whatever, im on record as having had the pre-shots and only need the boaster shots
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Re: Rabies shots
[Re: LAtrapper]
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03/22/12 06:52 PM
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Personally, I feel that we should all have the pre-exposure prophylaxis and have titers checked regularly. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! My dogs get their shot regularly, why shouldn’t I?
You said it Ron!
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Re: Rabies shots
[Re: andyva]
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03/22/12 07:21 PM
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titers recommended every two years. Anyone on here ever get their titers done? Yes. Had the pre-exposure shot in the early 1980's. Titers show ample anti-bodies to this day. Still a good idea to get a titer done. Not all animals will show symptoms even though they are shedding the virus, the pre-exposure gives some protection to that.
Never argue with a fool - they will drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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Re: Rabies shots
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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03/22/12 08:04 PM
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The guys on this forum know way more about rabies than your average doctor.
My pre-exposure shots cost $65 through the Humane Society. My son's post exposure cost $4500.00.
The fact is you wont know if the critter is positive if it is in the early stages of the disease . Needless to say I got mine. Your numbers is going to come up if you play the game long enough.
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Re: Rabies shots
[Re: Peskycritter]
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03/22/12 08:47 PM
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Veterans can get the shot at the VA for free or at low cost at any VA facility. You may have to argue with them a bit, Just tell them you handle wild animals and "NEED" the shots. If they still give you crap go see the Vet Rep and Patient Advocates. I got mine free and get Titer check at my annual check-up.
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Re: Rabies shots
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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03/22/12 09:06 PM
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I had one booster and one titer after that that showed I was good.
Ron, your dogs also lick their butts which is something you're no longer able to do. ( Your butt that is ) I guess that I was never as agile as you!!!
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Re: Rabies shots
[Re: moleman]
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03/23/12 09:46 PM
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With the pre-exposure you will need fewer shots and you may need b No shots at all if your titles are high enough.
Stephen M. Vantassel, CWCP, MNI, ACP Wildlifecontrolconsultant.com 402-489-1042
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