Q. How can someone overcome his fear of rabies?

Hi doctor,

I have read about rabies, and fear has stuck to my mind. It was with my 3-year-old son, who said that a street dog passing nearby had sniffed his leg. I examined his leg for any wounds and found tiny wounds. Then I observed that dog for ten days, and the dog was alive, so my fear was reduced. Since then, when I took my son outside, I often feared that some stray dog might come and sniff or lick his wound, and while sniffing, the saliva of the dog might come in contact with his wound, and I could not observe the dog. This fear increases when I drive a bike with my son, and I might not monitor any dog properly as I might be driving. For this, I often ask my wife to observe the dogs while on the bike so that I can drive peacefully. Taking my son on my bike without my wife has become challenging as I have lost my confidence that I can observe if any dog sniffs or licks my son. Please help me how to get rid of this. I am much worried.

Thanks.

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

Is it possible that if any dog comes and licks my son's wound on my bike, I cannot observe it?

Thanks.