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Rabies vaccine
Consisting of killed rabies virus given to prevent human rabies infection which can be given before or after exposure. The current vaccines in the developed world are safe and produced in tissue culture whereas some older vaccines were produced with methods that could cause neurological side effects.
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How harmful are rabies vaccines?
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How long does rabies vaccine last?
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Can I be allergic to the rabies vaccine?
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How long does the rabies vaccine last in humans?
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How long does the rabies vaccine last in people?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Hi Where can I get a Rabies vaccine ? Please help
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A 34-year old asked:
How safe is the current rabies vaccine in the u.S.?
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A 25-year old male asked:
How long does Verorab rabies vaccine give immunity?
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A 46-year old asked:
Help plz! Can rabies vaccine cause rabies in any way?
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A 48-year old asked:
Where can I get a rabies vaccine before trip to asia?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: rabies vaccine?
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A 25-year old male asked:
How long does post-exposure rabies vaccine last in humans?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can you tell me is it ok to get a rabies vaccine while sick?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Anti rabies vaccine how long work in years if exposure again?
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A 30-year old male asked:
How long does immunity remains there after anti rabies vaccine?
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A 26-year old male asked:
Has anyone ever contracted rabies from the current rabies vaccine?
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A 25-year old male asked:
If I stop a rabies vaccine regimen midway are there any repercussions?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Verorab Rabies Vaccine is safe to take even Im not sure if I'm exposed?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Does giving rabies vaccine to the dog protect the people around him from rabies?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Would a rabies vaccine still be effective 2 weeks after exposure to a rabid animal?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Are there any kind of side affects if somebody gets over dozzed with rabies vaccine?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Is 10 days too late for rabies vaccine ? is it 100% effective if it works after 10 days ?
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A 43-year old asked:
I thought the rabies vaccine at least provided 2 years worth of immunity to future exposures?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Can I take anti rabies vaccine one day prior to schedule date? This is my fifth and last shot.
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A 39-year old asked:
For how much time does rabies vaccine provide protection i think i was scratched by a stray dog?
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A 28-year old male asked:
How many days after anti rabies vaccine revaccination required? after received post exposure schedule?
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A 31-year old male asked:
I had third rabies vaccine on day 6 instead of day 7 , is there any issue on taking a vaccine a day prior?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Can I wait until the 10th day to get a rabies vaccine and post exposure if the animal turned sick that day?
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A 37-year old male asked:
How many years rabies vaccine will be effective. I took 6 injection about 8 years ago. Will it be still effective?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I read that the effects of receiving the full post exposure rabies vaccine could last as long as 10 years. Is that true?
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