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Would the rabies vaccine be 100% effective after 10 days of possible exposure? and what if the exposure was on the scalp?
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Close to: Individuals exposed to rabid animal receive antirabies immunoglobulin (protective protein) in addition to 4-5 doses of vaccine.
Answered 11/22/2015
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