How much is a rabies vaccination?
A regimen of four 1-mL doses of HDCV or PCEC vaccines should be administered intramuscularly to previously unvaccinated persons. The first dose of the four-dose course should be administered as soon as possible after exposure. Additional doses should be administered on days 3, 7, and 14 after the first vaccination.
Is it worth getting a rabies vaccine?
The rabies vaccine works remarkably well. Studies indicate that if the vaccine is given immediately and appropriately to someone who was bitten by a rabid animal, it is 100 percent effective.Jan 4, 2021
Can you survive rabies?
Though a small number of people have survived rabies, the disease usually causes death. For that reason, if you think you've been exposed to rabies, you must get a series of shots to prevent the infection from taking hold.Nov 2, 2021
How long does rabies vaccine provide immunity?
One complete course of rabies vaccination gives immunity for at least 10 years.Mar 8, 2022