• KingHappyPotter@lemmy.ca
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    1 day ago

    I thought everyone was vaccinated against rabies in Canada. The article doesn’t mention if he was vaccinated.

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      Rabies vaccines are only effective for 3 years, and even if you’re vaccinated, direct exposure results in an immediate booster series. The only difference in post-exposure prophylaxis is those already vaccinated don’t require rabies immunoglobulin, only boosters.