Squirrels (and others rodents) virtually never get or transmit rabies, so that’s not really a concern.
Source: am DVM.
Source: am DVM.
Source: was bitten by rodents.
“[Small rodents] are almost never found to be infected with rabies and have not been known to transmit rabies to humans.
In all cases involving rodents, the state or local health department should be consulted before a decision is made to initiate postexposure prophylaxis.”