Rabies

Your Complete Guide to the Rabies Vaccine: Benefits, Side Effects, and Key Information

What is the Rabies Vaccine?

The rabies vaccine is used to protect individuals who have been exposed to the rabies virus, typically through bites or scratches from infected animals. Rabies is a fatal viral infection that affects the nervous system, and without timely treatment, it can lead to death. The rabies vaccine is part of a post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimen that involves multiple doses of the vaccine and, in some cases, rabies immunoglobulin, to prevent the onset of symptoms after exposure.