Can squirrels have rabies?

Squirrels can be rabid but it is extremely rare. Unless you notice the animal behaving strangely or it appear ill, there's nothing to worry about. And illness doesn't mean rabies. You would have to be bitten by a squirrel and even then, the risk is very small. In the U.S. there have never been any cases of rabies reported because of a bite from these animals.