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Rabies Vaccine Research Paper

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A fast-acting shot (rabies immune globulin) can prevent the virus from infecting you. Part of this injection is given around the area where the animal bit you if possible, as soon as possible after the initial bite. A series of rabies vaccines can possibly help your body learn to identify and fight the virus. Rabies vaccines are given as injections in your arm. You receive four injections in total over a 14 day period. Cats, dogs and ferrets that are known to bite can be observed for around 10 days to see if they show signs and symptoms of rabies. If the animal that bit you remains healthy during that observation period, then it doesn't have the rabies virus and you won't need the rabies shots. Other pets and farm animals are considered on

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