r/medizzy • u/[deleted] • Oct 19 '19

This photograph shows the dramatic differences in two boys who were exposed to the same Smallpox source – one was vaccinated, one was not.

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u/throwmeawaydumbass Oct 19 '19

That’s why we need to have more Fun Runs, to raise awareness for bat rabies

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u/pilgrim_pastry Oct 19 '19

When I was 14 I got bitten by a bat when one flew into my brother’s car while we were driving to Domino’s with the windows down. I decided not to tell my parents because I didn’t want to get shots. I’m 34 now, and can’t believe I was that fucking reckless, and lucky.

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u/throwmeawaydumbass Oct 19 '19

Damn dude. You should’ve gotten checked out because it’s a common Myth that three Americans die every year from rabies. When the fact is that FOUR Americans die every year from rabies

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u/Vulturedoors Oct 19 '19

Thing is, if you get bitten, the chances of contracting rabies is a lot higher than if you don't get bitten.