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Old 11-05-2009, 05:31 PM   #91 (permalink)
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Absolutely the right choice. Once you show any signs of rabies it is virtually 100% lethal with or without treatment. Apparently six people have survived a rabies infection, with five of those having been previously vaccinated, but realistically if you show signs of rabies you will die from the infection.
The best way to evaluate your chances of getting a disease is to look at health statistics in your area of the country. For instance, you're highly unlikely to be exposed to rabid bats in most urban areas.
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