rabies prevention
Post-exposure prophylaxis protocol
Rabies prevention refers to measures taken to avoid infection by the rabies virus, which is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.
Prevention includes vaccinating pets, avoiding contact with wild animals, and seeking immediate medical treatment after potential exposure.
Post-exposure prophylaxis—a series of shots given after a bite or scratch from a possibly rabid animal—is highly effective if administered promptly: The doctor recommended rabies prevention after the bat encounter.
- bite woundInjury from teeth
- dog biteWound from jaws
- booster shotsSupplemental vaccine doses
- awareness campaignsOrganized public education efforts
- herd immunityWidespread resistance protecting all
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