Re: Rabies series
[Re: Fatheroftwo]
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12/29/20 10:04 PM
12/29/20 10:04 PM
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Well that was minimal pain. Got three shots and I’m out of there. Now the pain comes when I get the bill. Good deal I did and was glad of it... did they put the one shot into the bite area. They did me
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Re: Rabies series
[Re: Fatheroftwo]
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12/29/20 10:05 PM
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trapdog1
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Well that was minimal pain. Got three shots and I’m out of there. Now the pain comes when I get the bill. For whatever its worth, I think you did the right thing.
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Re: Rabies series
[Re: MJM]
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12/29/20 11:43 PM
12/29/20 11:43 PM
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Calvin
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This is why every trapper needs to seriously consider getting the shot's pre exposure. Most health insurances cover the pre exposure shots 100% ( I didn't even have to pay for the doc visit). So pre exposure shots are "most often" covered by insurance because they are viewed as a "vaccine". Post exposure shots are NOT and you're usually on the hook for the entire amount BECAUSE a "vaccine" is available. Clear as mud?
Now, get bit after your "vaccination" shot and they may suggest you get a booster but generally covered.
These rabies posts show up here a few times a year it seems. I encourage all here who handle wildlife regularly to check into the rabies vaccine.
That said you may have to contact your insurance provider to have them look up a location where the vaccine is available. Not everyone carries it, or even knows its available. The CDC has literature on it if anyone cares. That is not 100% according to the health department, Here is what they say. "If you have been vaccinated previously with one of the currently licensed vaccines, you will still need two booster doses of rabies vaccine. The first dose should be given as soon as possible and the second dose three days later. Rabies immunoglobulin should NOT be given." I would guess if you are not getting blood work done to check your titer's level you are over due. Here is what the MN health department says about booster shots. "Antibody titers and booster vaccination Every 6 months in persons in the continuous-risk category. Every 2 years for persons in the frequent-risk category." Yes, as stated above, you may need booster post exposure (and post vaccination) but generally that's covered as you've already had the vaccination (Insurance protocol). Not covered if you haven't had the vaccination (for most of us). Simply the vaccination saves you a ton of cash if you ever get an exposure. Yes, titer levels should be checked frequently. My doc said every 5 years. Could there be differences of opinions in the medical field? Sure. I know guys who've gone 30 years and titer levels are still well above the threshold. I just toss that test in with the routine physical once in awhile and it gets covered. In the end, it just makes financial sense to get the vaccination for those of us dealing with critters.
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Re: Rabies series
[Re: Fatheroftwo]
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12/30/20 01:22 PM
12/30/20 01:22 PM
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I needed a booster after three and a half years when my titer level was check. Can the medical field have a difference in opinion? Yes, we had a pony die of possible rabies. Vet told my wife to get rabies shots due to stuffing meds in its mouth. She went in and the Doctor told here horses and ponies can't get rabies. So yes there can be a difference in opinion.
"Not Really, Not Really" Mark J Monti "MJM you're a jerk."
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Re: Rabies series
[Re: BandB]
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12/30/20 02:21 PM
12/30/20 02:21 PM
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When I got my post exposure shots, there was more than 3. Seems like there was 4 or 5 in the 1st round (I believe 1 was a tetanus shot), then I think 3 more, 1 each time, at 7(?) day intervals. Yes should be 3 more shots ti complete the post exposure series I had it done last year, 3 shots to start then 3 more to follow
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Re: Rabies series
[Re: Fatheroftwo]
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12/30/20 02:22 PM
12/30/20 02:22 PM
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jk
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Glad this post came up. Rabies is serious and getting more common every year it seems. Lets all be careful out there.......jk
Free people are not equal. Equal people are not free. What's supposed to be ain't always is. Hopper Hunter
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