This morning I’m scrolling and I come across this post from Hailey Whitters over on her socials.
LAST RABIES SHOT & WE PLAY BRIDGESTONE ARENA TODAY YALL BIG DAY pic.twitter.com/NWHQT6PAYH
— Hailey Whitters (@haileywhitters) March 21, 2024
and I was like….WAIT…WHAT? This story didn’t pop up anywhere. Like, I feel I’m pretty plugged in and thanks to the Country Music Minute, I run across a lot of content and stories, but this one was just nowhere to be found. So I went a little deeper into Hailey’s socials and found the answer to the question you and I were asking……why the heck are you getting rabies shots.
The bat in the toilet did it. Apparently, she rescued it from it’s eventual watery grave. It’s still a little unclear as to whether she needed the rabies shots because she got bit or as a precaution. We’re going to assume it was a bite or scratch since rabies is primarily transmitted through saliva, either way, rabies shots have a reputation of being NO FUN!! Urban legend says the needle is the size of a turkey baster. I wonder if that’s just a story our parents told us as kids so WE WOULDN’T PLAY WITH BATS. Well, clearly Hailey’s parents never told her that story.
the comments section, as always, are gold. One of my favorites, “Throw the whole toilet away”
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Hailey Whitters, an Iowa-born country singer-songwriter, has carved a unique path in the Nashville music scene. Her storytelling prowess and authentic voice have garnered attention, making her one of the most intriguing voices in country music1.
In 2020, Whitters broke through with her self-funded debut album, “The Dream”, featuring the lead single “Ten Year Town”. The Washington Post hailed it as “the year’s deepest country album” and it appeared on numerous year-end best-of lists1. Following this success, her deluxe album “Living The Dream” fulfilled its prophecy, collaborating with artists like Brent Cobb, Jordan Davis, and Trisha Yearwood1.
Whitters’ journey continued with her third studio album, “Raised”, released in 2022. The album received critical acclaim, earning profiles in The New Yorker, New York Magazine, and Billboard. Her RIAA Platinum-certified single “Everything She Ain’t” catapulted her into the country mainstream, amassing over 390 million streams1.
As her momentum grows, Whitters remains a captivating force in country music, headlining tours and sharing stages with Luke Bryan, Eric Church, and Shania Twain1. Her latest EP, “I’m In Love”, adds to her impressive repertoire, solidifying her place as a rising star in the genre1.
Rabies is a viral disease that affects both humans and other mammals. Here are some key points about rabies:
- Transmission: Rabies is primarily transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. The saliva of an infected animal can also transmit the virus if it comes into contact with the eyes, mouth, or nose. Dogs are the most common carriers globally, while bats are a significant source of infections in the Americas.
- Symptoms: Early symptoms include fever and abnormal sensations at the site of exposure. As the disease progresses, symptoms may include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Violent movements
- Uncontrolled excitement
- Fear of water (hydrophobia)
- Inability to move body parts
- Confusion
- Loss of consciousness
- Progression: Once symptoms appear, rabies is virtually always fatal, regardless of treatment. The time between contracting the disease and symptom onset varies but is typically one to three months. The virus travels along peripheral nerves to reach the central nervous system.
- Causes: Rabies is caused by lyssaviruses, including the rabies virus and Australian bat lyssavirus.
- Prevention:
- Vaccination: Immunizing people before exposure is recommended for those at high risk (e.g., veterinarians, travelers to rabies-endemic areas).
- Post-Exposure Treatment: If exposed, receiving the rabies vaccine and sometimes rabies immunoglobulin can prevent the disease if administered before symptom onset.
- Washing Bites and Scratches: Cleaning wounds with soap and water may reduce viral particles.
Remember that rabies is a serious condition, and seeking medical attention promptly after exposure is crucial. Once symptoms start, the prognosis is grim1234.
