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Can rabies vaccination work after 24 hours of exposure?

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Yes, it does. It does prevent even after much longer delay, provided disease gives you time. Since incubation period of Rabies is variable and can even be in months, vaccine given anytime but before the onset of illness will be effective. read more

The vaccine is given in 3 doses. The second dose is given 7 days after the first dose, followed by a third dose 21 or 28 days after the first. Vaccination after an animal bite. If you’re bitten by an animal that could have rabies, you can get the rabies vaccine to keep you from developing the disease. A doctor can help decide if you need the vaccine. read more

A person who is exposed and has never been vaccinated against rabies should get 4 doses of rabies vaccine – one dose right away, and additional doses on the 3rd, 7th, and 14th days. They should also get another shot called Rabies Immune Globulin at the same time as the first dose. read more

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