rabies shot
Post-bite prevention needle
A rabies shot is a vaccination against rabies, the deadly viral disease transmitted through animal bites.
The term covers both preventive vaccines for pets and at-risk humans, and the post-exposure series given after a potential infection: The doctor recommended a rabies shot after the dog bite.
Unlike most vaccines, rabies shots can be effective even after exposure if administered promptly.
- vaccineDisease prevention injection
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- needlePointed implement for sewing
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- animal biteInjury from creature's teeth
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Pathogen invasion causing illness
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