There is a God and she is living proof. Rabies scares the bejesus out of me and I am aware of it on a daily basis. Any time I come across a case that is possibly rabid I am the one that has to handle it because of my high titre and my unwillingness to expose my employees if I don't have to do it. I've been two different places where rabies wasn't a concern and I was the first one to find it and be exposed. Lucky, I guess.
You had to get the 12 shots?! ouch :p
I think rabies is about the worst disease out there. Thanks for your expert, firsthand experience about it.