u/4everevevie

I have read the FAQ.

A few days ago, I was on a walk around dusk time, the sun was going down and leaving a purple hue. It was around 76 degrees with a really light breeze and like 67% humidity. As I was walking, I was distracted on my phone and I heard some rapid flying or buzzing near my ear, next thing I know something like a really really heavy insect crashed into my ear and then my shoulder. I didn't look back and I'm not sure it flew away. I have some rabies OCD, and I had a prior exposure, that day was my final shot. I called Public Health and they said my vaccine should still protect me.

My anxiety begins when I get home. I finished my 25 minute walk and I was touching the ear throughout the walk. I'm pretty sure I didn't feel any fluid, but I did notice a minor scratch in the mirror. When I got home, my little sisters and mother touched my ear. Is there any way that a rabid bat did fly on me and left saliva that survived my 25 minute walk and could have been transmitted to my family? I'm just so anxious and I need confirm or deny this.

Also I believe my mom was mid meal when I asked her to check it if that influences anything.

I had seen bats in the area prior to this.

A few days ago, I was on a walk around dusk time, the sun was going down and leaving a purple hue. It was around 76 degrees with a really light breeze and like 67% humidity. As I was walking, I was distracted on my phone and I heard some rapid flying or buzzing near my ear, next thing I know something like a really really heavy insect crashed into my ear and then my shoulder. I didn't look back and I'm not sure it flew away. I have some rabies OCD, and I had a prior exposure, that day was my final shot. I called Public Health and they said my vaccine should still protect me.

My anxiety begins when I get home. I finished my 25 minute walk and I was touching the ear throughout the walk. I'm pretty sure I didn't feel any fluid. When I got home, my little sisters and mother touched my ear. Is there any way that a rabid bat did fly on me and left saliva that survived my 25 minute walk and could have been transmitted to my family? I'm just so anxious and I need confirm or deny this.

A few days ago, I was on a walk around dusk time, the sun was going down and leaving a purple hue. It was around 76 degrees with a really light breeze and like 67% humidity. As I was walking, I was distracted on my phone and I heard some rapid flying or buzzing near my ear, next thing I know something like a really really heavy insect crashed into my ear and then my shoulder. I didn't look back and I'm not sure it flew away. I have some rabies OCD, and I had a prior exposure, that day was my final shot. I called Public Health and they said my vaccine should still protect me.

My anxiety begins when I get home. I finished my 25 minute walk and I was touching the ear throughout the walk. I'm pretty sure I didn't feel any fluid. When I got home, my little sisters and mother touched my ear. Is there any way that a rabid bat did fly on me and left saliva that survived my 25 minute walk and could have been transmitted to my family? I'm just so anxious and I need confirm or deny this.

I have read the FAQ.

A few days ago, I was on a walk around dusk time, the sun was going down and leaving a purple hue. It was around 76 degrees with a really light breeze and like 67% humidity. As I was walking, I was distracted on my phone and I heard some rapid flying or buzzing near my ear, next thing I know something like a really really heavy insect crashed into my ear and then my shoulder. I didn't look back and I'm not sure it flew away. I have some rabies OCD, and I had a prior exposure, that day was my final shot. I called Public Health and they said my vaccine should still protect me.

My anxiety begins when I get home. I finished my 25 minute walk and I was touching the ear throughout the walk. I'm pretty sure I didn't feel any fluid. When I got home, my little sisters and mother touched my ear. Is there any way that a rabid bat did fly on me and left saliva that survived my 25 minute walk and could have been transmitted to my family? I'm just so anxious and I need confirm or deny this.

Also I believe my mom was mid meal when I asked her to check it if that influences anything.

I have read the FAQ.

Last night at dusk (the sun was setting, barely visible), I was walking around my city in Lynn and I was really focused on my phone. I heard some buzzing and something like a pretty heavy insect crashed into my ear, fell on my shoulder, and flew away but I'm not sure about that part. I had an hour of my walk left so I kept going. I examined it when I got home and there was something like a really minor scratch on my ear(no fluid) and a scabbed over circle on my shoulder where it landed.

Yesterday was also the day I received the final dose of my rabies PEP series (4 shots), but I live in the U.S. where the CDC dictates that every new exposure needs a booster. I just want to know if this was an exposure and what my next steps should be. I'm pretty anxious. Thanks.

Edit: I believe I might have seen bats around the area this happened, I'm not sure, but I believe I did see a group of bats flying together a few days before.

Hi, I just wanted to ask how I can get more views on my podcast. I'm a young adult running a know-your-rights/legal understanding podcast, but I'm struggling to get any views. I have about 12 episodes, I have interviewed one of my councilors at-large for my city, and I have a dedicated instagram. I was pretty consistent, but I kind of fell off over the summer, but I do post atleast one episode per month. Any advice is much appericated. I have been at it since November and there's been almost no change.

Hi, I just wanted to ask how I can get more views on my podcast. I'm a young adult running a know-your-rights/legal understanding podcast, but I'm struggling to get any views. I have about 12 episodes, I have interviewed one of my councilors at-large for my city, and I have a dedicated instagram. I was pretty consistent, but I kind of fell off over the summer, but I do post atleast one episode per month. Any advice is much appericated. I have been at it since November and there's been almost no change.

LONG STORY SHORT: 12 weeks ago, a stray dog licked my open blisters in Maine. The blisters were on my fingers and the part that attaches them to my hand, they are healed with no mark left now. I rubbed my hands together and forgot about it. A few days ago I went to the ER and got the rabies vaccine because I was anxious; the vaccine was injected into my arm while the RIG was injected into my thighs. Online, it says that it should be injected into your blister site (it healed completely now), but the RIG was injected into my thighs only. Was the ER wrong?

(sorry this might just be anxiety but I was wondering)

I have read the FAQ.

LONG STORY SHORT: 12 weeks ago, a stray dog licked my open blisters in Maine. I rubbed my hands together and forgot about it. A few days ago I went to the ER and got the rabies vaccine because i was scared; the vaccine was injected into my arm while the RIG was injected into my thighs. Online, it says that it should be injected into your blister site (it healed completely now), but the RIG was injected into my thighs only. Was the ER wrong?

(sorry this might just be anxiety but I was wondering)

Are tiny bits yellow-ish green eye boogers (not totally dried) in the inner corners of your cats eye's ok? Idk if thats something I should watch out for or if it's normal. I noticed it a few weeks ago but it cleared up quick, so I wasn't too worried. He's also a bit scared so he wont let me clean it.

Species: cat (Indoor)

Age: 8

Sex/Neuter Status: Male/Neutered

Breed: American Short hair

Body Weight: not sure, (probably 8-9 pounds)

History: No history of anything like this

Clinical Signs: Eye discharge

Location: Northeast, United States

I have read the FAQ.

About 2 months and a few weeks ago I was in maine, and approached this stray dog. I had open blisters on my hand which the dog licked. My doctors said that it was really low risk and I didn't even need the vax, but I spoke with a specialist who said "better safe than sorry." I got my first vax yesterday (3 shots) and it was lowkey easy. I know I have to come 3 more times, but I don't understand why doctors frame the rabies vaccine as this horrible time consuming thing. I'd rather get pricked and lose some hours than die from a virus I have a 0.001% chance of. I understand why it would suck if your uninsured or underinsured, but if you have insurance, rabies anxiety and a possible exposure, I recommend just getting the vax. Super easy and not that much pain.

Ok so like two months ago in berwick maine, I approached this dog. It was alone just sitting peacefully in the grass, and when I went to pet it, it slobbered all over my hand. My hand had multiple open blisters, and now I'm terrified I could have contracted rabies through this exposure. The Maine CDC told me I don't need a vaccine, but I'm still super scared because I didn't know the dog.

What should I do? (This was near a lake, near the vanguah state park)

Ok so like two months ago in berwick maine, I approached this dog. It was alone just sitting peacefully in the grass, and when I went to pet it, it slobbered all over my hand. My hand had multiple open blisters, and now I'm terrified I could have contracted rabies through this exposure. The Maine CDC told me I don't need a vaccine, but I'm still super scared because I didn't know the dog.

What should I do? (This was near a lake, near the vanguah state park) I did go to the er but i forgot to mention this happened in Maine, I live in a different part of the country now (the er said i don't need a vax)

Guys my teacher completely bailed and moved across the country in the middle of January and we got a new teacher whose style was completely different. She basically revealed everything we learned in the first half of the month was wrong. Thought I was cooked and spent like two month's studying but we did it. We got a five!!!

Demographics

• Gender: Female
• Race/Ethnicity: Black
• Residence: Competitive State, but bad neighborhood
• Income Bracket: >$100k (around 85-90)
• Type of School: Small, uncompetitive Private school
• Hooks: First Gen Low Income, Immigrant, Underrepresented Country

Intended Major(s): Political Science

Academics

• GPA (UW/W): 4.0/4.6
• Rank (or percentile): Don't Do Rank But I Estimate I'm Between Top 5-10%
• AP Courses Completed: AP US History (5), AP Pre-Calc (5), AP English Language (4), AP U.S. Government and Politics (5), AP Seminar (5) (like 16 honors)
• AP Courses In Progress (Senior Year): AP Phycology, AP Calc, AP African American Studies, AP Literature, DE: Intro to American Politics, College Writing II, Intro to Phycology

Standardized Testing

• SAT: 1550 (750 Math, 800 English)

Extracurriculars/Activities (Intentionally vague)

1. Founder/President of Law Club (LAC) (2 years); connected students to professionals, started internships, gave workshops, and did q&a's.
2. Leadership Board of Mock Trial Club (4 years, leader senior year); reached states 4 times, progressed heavily this year, help organize meetings and strategies, run middle school seminars
3. Intern at Local District Court (1 month), discussed various court procedures with clerks, attorneys, judges, and officers, observed every part of a trial and worked closely with a renowned judge.
4. Legal focused podcast (3 years), broke down complex policies to minorities, 30+ episodes, and collaborated with councilors, mayor, nonprofits (basically became city imitative.
5. Volunteer at Legal Nonprofit (2 years), ~120 hours, worked on emails, followed cases closely, got close to victims, and ran initiatives to support families.
6. Paid internship with Councilwoman (2 months); helped at her meetings, ran her social media, gave insight on her acts and proceedings.
7. School Ambassador (3 years), selected to represent my school and guide prospective students and families.
8. Youth Council for my city (2 years); elected to sit on my youth council and directly advise our mayor on acts that could affect different groups of people, ran and organized events to give the youth a voice
9. Research assistant to Harvard PhD student (2 years): helped a sociology phd student get insight from my community, gave advice on different findings and how to approach research.
10. Paid work with elected organization (few months), fellow at a government office working to find solutions to common issues minorities like myself face.
11. Worked with AGO (1 year), worked closely with my state AGO to give the youth a voice.
12. Other miscellaneous stuff (volunteering to end racism and support black holidays like Juneteenth, peer tutoring, online writer with more than 1k reads, varsity crew athlete all 4 years, etc.)

Awards/Honors

1. Quest bridge College Prep Scholar
2. Scholastic Gold and Silver Key Winner
3. Published in undergrad law journals
4. Niche statewide program (16% acceptance rate)
5. AP Scholar with Distinction
6. Recognized honors in school due to academics

Recs (estimated)

1. Lang Teacher: Close with him, and he knows my personality and background, think he can write a really good essay.
2. AP Gov Teacher: Pretty close with her too, really focus in her class, she thinks I'm a good student.
3. Counselor: Played a big role in my high school career, got close with her and she found me some opportunities.

Essays (estimated):

Pretty good. Showed my identity as a black immigrant and how that shaped me and the hurdles I had to overcome to make a change for others.

Demographics

• Gender: Female
• Race/Ethnicity: Black
• Residence: Competitive State, but bad neighborhood
• Income Bracket: >$100k (around 85-90)
• Type of School: Small, uncompetitive Private school
• Hooks: First Gen Low Income, Immigrant, Underrepresented Country

Intended Major(s): Political Science

Academics

• GPA (UW/W): 4.0/4.6
• Rank (or percentile): Don't Do Rank But I Estimate I'm Between Top 5-10%
• AP Courses Completed: AP US History (5), AP Pre-Calc (5), AP English Language (4), AP U.S. Government and Politics (5), AP Seminar (5) (like 16 honors)
• AP Courses In Progress (Senior Year): AP Phycology, AP Calc, AP African American Studies, AP Literature, DE: Intro to American Politics, College Writing II, Intro to Phycology

Standardized Testing

• SAT: 1550 (750 Math, 800 English)

Extracurriculars/Activities (Intentionally vague)

1. Founder/President of Law Club (LAC) (2 years); connected students to professionals, started internships, gave workshops, and did q&a's.
2. Leadership Board of Mock Trial Club (4 years, leader senior year); reached states 4 times, progressed heavily this year, help organize meetings and strategies, run middle school seminars
3. Intern at Local District Court (1 month), discussed various court procedures with clerks, attorneys, judges, and officers, observed every part of a trial and worked closely with a renowned judge.
4. Legal focused podcast (3 years), broke down complex policies to minorities, 30+ episodes, and collaborated with councilors, mayor, nonprofits (basically became city imitative.
5. Volunteer at Legal Nonprofit (2 years), ~120 hours, worked on emails, followed cases closely, got close to victims, and ran initiatives to support families.
6. Paid internship with Councilwoman (2 months); helped at her meetings, ran her social media, gave insight on her acts and proceedings.
7. School Ambassador (3 years), selected to represent my school and guide prospective students and families.
8. Youth Council for my city (2 years); elected to sit on my youth council and directly advise our mayor on acts that could affect different groups of people, ran and organized events to give the youth a voice
9. Research assistant to Harvard PhD student (2 years): helped a sociology phd student get insight from my community, gave advice on different findings and how to approach research.
10. Paid work with elected organization (few months), fellow at a government office working to find solutions to common issues minorities like myself face.
11. Worked with AGO (1 year), worked closely with my state AGO to give the youth a voice.
12. Other miscellaneous stuff (volunteering to end racism and support black holidays like Juneteenth, peer tutoring, online writer with more than 1k reads, varsity crew athlete all 4 years, etc.)

Awards/Honors

1. Quest bridge College Prep Scholar
2. Scholastic Gold and Silver Key Winner
3. Published in undergrad law journals
4. Niche statewide program (16% acceptance rate)
5. AP Scholar with Distinction
6. Recognized honors in school due to academics
7. CollegeBoard National Recognition

Recs (estimated)

1. Lang Teacher: Close with him, and he knows my personality and background, think he can write a really good essay.
2. AP Gov Teacher: Pretty close with her too, really focus in her class, she thinks I'm a good student.
3. Counselor: Played a big role in my high school career, got close with her and she found me some opportunities.

Essays (estimated):

Pretty good. Showed my identity as a black immigrant and how that shaped me and the hurdles I had to overcome to make a change for others.

Demographics

• Gender: Female
• Race/Ethnicity: Black
• Residence: Competitive State, but bad neighborhood
• Income Bracket: >$100k (around 85-90)
• Type of School: Small, uncompetitive Private school
• Hooks: First Gen Low Income, Immigrant, Underrepresented Country

Intended Major(s): Political Science

Academics

• GPA (UW/W): 4.0/4.6
• Rank (or percentile): Don't Do Rank But I Estimate I'm Between Top 5-10%
• AP Courses Completed: AP US History (5), AP Pre-Calc (5), AP English Language (4), AP U.S. Government and Politics (5), AP Seminar (5) (like 16 honors)
• AP Courses In Progress (Senior Year): AP Phycology, AP Calc, AP African American Studies, AP Literature, DE: Intro to American Politics, College Writing II, Intro to Phycology

Standardized Testing

• SAT: 1550 (750 Math, 800 English)

Extracurriculars/Activities (Intentionally vague)

1. Founder/President of Law Club (LAC) (2 years); connected students to professionals, started internships, gave workshops, and did q&a's.
2. Leadership Board of Mock Trial Club (4 years, leader senior year); reached states 4 times, progressed heavily this year, help organize meetings and strategies, run middle school seminars
3. Intern at Local District Court (1 month), discussed various court procedures with clerks, attorneys, judges, and officers, observed every part of a trial and worked closely with a renowned judge.
4. Legal focused podcast (3 years), broke down complex policies to minorities, 30+ episodes, and collaborated with councilors, mayor, nonprofits (basically became city imitative.
5. Volunteer at Legal Nonprofit (2 years), ~120 hours, worked on emails, followed cases closely, got close to victims, and ran initiatives to support families.
6. Paid internship with Councilwoman (2 months); helped at her meetings, ran her social media, gave insight on her acts and proceedings.
7. School Ambassador (3 years), selected to represent my school and guide prospective students and families.
8. Youth Council for my city (2 years); elected to sit on my youth council and directly advise our mayor on acts that could affect different groups of people, ran and organized events to give the youth a voice
9. Research assistant to Harvard PhD student (2 years): helped a sociology phd student get insight from my community, gave advice on different findings and how to approach research.
10. Paid work with elected organization (few months), fellow at a government office working to find solutions to common issues minorities like myself face.
11. Worked with AGO (1 year), worked closely with my state AGO to give the youth a voice.
12. Other miscellaneous stuff (volunteering to end racism and support black holidays like Juneteenth, peer tutoring, online writer with more than 1k reads, varsity crew athlete all 4 years, etc.)

Awards/Honors

1. Quest bridge College Prep Scholar
2. Scholastic Gold and Silver Key Winner
3. Published in undergrad law journals
4. Niche statewide program (16% acceptance rate)
5. AP Scholar with Distinction
6. Recognized honors in school due to academics

Recs (estimated)

1. Lang Teacher: Close with him, and he knows my personality and background, think he can write a really good essay.
2. AP Gov Teacher: Pretty close with her too, really focus in her class, she thinks I'm a good student.
3. Counselor: Played a big role in my high school career, got close with her and she found me some opportunities.

Essays (estimated):

Pretty good. Showed my identity as a black immigrant and how that shaped me and the hurdles I had to overcome to make a change for others.

 so my indoors cat got out for a few weeks ago and it was only for a few hours during the daytime. We got him back and he’s pretty normal but sometimes he meows for a while for no apparent reason, that’s the only big change I’ve seen. I chalked it up to me being home more and him wanting attention. recently I’ve noticed he ate a bit less food than usual at oncr, anyway during our rough play a few days ago, he bit and scratched my arm, but I didn’t start bleeding. I started reviewing bins medical stuff and he is about a year overdue for his rabies vac (got it in 2024, like 2 years ago) should I be scared and go get a rabies vaccine?

 so my indoors cat got out for a few weeks ago and it was only for a few hours during the daytime. We got him back and he’s pretty normal but sometimes he meows for a while for no apparent reason, that’s the only big change I’ve seen. I chalked it up to me being home more and him wanting attention. recently I’ve noticed he ate a bit less food than usual at oncr, anyway during our rough play a few days ago, he bit and scratched my arm, but I didn’t start bleeding. I started reviewing bins medical stuff and he is about a year overdue for his rabies vac (got it in 2024, like 2 years ago) should I be scared and go get a rabies vaccine?