How do you get over a fear of rabies from bats and mice?

[Anonymous]

[AngryCarl]

"Wash animal bites or scratches immediately with soap and water. If you are bitten, scratched, or unsure, talk to a healthcare provider about whether you need postexposure prophylaxis. Rabies in people is 100% preventable through prompt appropriate medical care. Vaccinate your pets to protect them and your family."

-courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[Summeroflove]

Yeah…. That’s reasonable to have fear over. I’m not scared of either animal. But if I was bit. I would be

[SaraMarie1288]

I can't answer this question but I really don't blame you for being afraid of catching rabies from mice considering the fact that not many people survive from rabies. Also some mice carry other life risking diseases too. So because of that fact I will not ever be able to get over the fear of that.

[In_Trance]

how about the fact that I've yet to see anything actually infected with rabies?

[Pterodon]

Rodents very seldom carry rabies. Bats are strictly nocturnal