|
|
Post by Forum Administrator on Mar 23, 2009 1:07:41 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by weloveourweasels on Mar 23, 2009 14:49:39 GMT -5
You make a very good point but sadly that would involve common sense to the CDC or whoever decides what shots people need. My boys don't have their Rabies shots but the girls do. If I can get away with not having to give that shot again that would be awesome.
|
|
|
|
Post by tss on Mar 23, 2009 16:01:07 GMT -5
They probably realize that it is bad for humans.. Just as it is for animals.
I got bitten by my dog Skip, it was pretty bad and he was about 6 months behind on his rabies shot.. I didn't end up going to the doctor, I was fine.. I was scared of what would have happened if I had went to the doctor since he didn't have the shot.. He didn't attack me or anything, Sally was playing with him when her tooth got stuck in his collar and he was choking to death.. I was trying to pull them appart when he snapped at me.
|
|
|
|
Post by Jaycee on Mar 28, 2009 21:10:28 GMT -5
I personally like to foam at the mouth!  And, it is probably less likely for human to human transference. Also, think about all the "super bugs" we have out there now. That is due mainly in part to over antibiotics and over anti bacterializing everything. Could we create a super "rabies bug" buy going over board with immunizations? Good question! |
|
|
|
Post by luci on Mar 28, 2009 23:57:11 GMT -5
That's what the movie Quarantine is about. Is that what made you think of this?
|
|
|
|
Post by sherrylynne on Apr 3, 2009 22:30:58 GMT -5
And, it is probably less likely for human to human transference. I take it you've never had the urge to bite anyone? No matter how much they tick you off |
|
|
|
Post by Jaycee on Apr 3, 2009 23:13:02 GMT -5
No, never. *drools* Why do you ask???
|
|
|
|
Post by mayhemkb on Apr 21, 2009 13:14:10 GMT -5
Sorry to bump an old thread-but I believe cost and red tape are the factors here. When I worked at the vet clinic each vet and tech was up to date on their rabies vaccines. They get them titered everyso often too. The cost for each shot in the set of 6 (I think it is 6) is $200 (that was also at a low cost clinic at a convention too)and my understanding is that you need a special permit to actually recieve the vaccine. . . .
|
|
|
|
Post by animalsgetrevenge on Apr 21, 2009 15:15:41 GMT -5
Huh! I have thought about this before because I thought that anyone working with animals should have it done, but I never knew that humans COULD have it done... now I do thanks to mayhemkb's comment! I work at a doggy day care and grooming salon that doesn't require rabies vaccinations for the dogs and cats that come in for grooming, but I am not in a high-risk job like people who work with wild animals and such.
Thanks for asking Giuli!
|
|
|
|
Post by lnsybean44 on Jul 26, 2009 15:17:51 GMT -5
I am also bumping an old thread but I think of the biggest reasons that people dont get vaccinated is cost. Each vaccine is $250 right now due to the shortage. And you need a series of three. If you get bit it is a series of five. It isnt covered by insurance, even if it is deemed necessary based on your job or exposure to a rabid animal. I am supposed to be vaccinated since I work at a vet clinic but I told the vet I couldnt afford it for just working there for the summer. It really stinks, esp if you are bit by a rabid animal and can afford the $1250 in shots.
|
|
