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Originally posted by Sagramore:
*savors 399th post* I kindof do, actually...see, i was almost bitten by a rabid dog when I was younger and I want to find out what might've happened to me
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Rabies
Vaccination series to prevent rabies after exposure
Rabies vaccination is a series of shots given over a period of one month after a possible exposure to rabies. Rabies vaccines contain inactivated virus particles that increase the body's immune response, which in turn helps destroy the rabies virus. Three rabies vaccines have been approved for use in the United States; all are considered equally effective and equally safe. The vaccines are:
Human diploid cell vaccine (HDCV).
Rabies vaccine, adsorbed (RVA).
Purified chick embryo cell culture (PCEC).
A rabies vaccine (HDCV, RVA, or PCEC) is given:
In the form of a shot, usually in the upper arm muscle for adults and in the thigh for children. (Shots are never given in the buttocks because they are not very effective.)
5 times over the span of 1 month. The first shot should be given as soon as possible after suspected exposure. Additional shots are given on days 3, 7, 14, and 28 after exposure.
See, you really don't want that. Call Animal Control.
[ 04-18-2004, 11:35 AM: Message edited by: Attalus ]