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  2. Rabies: Symptoms and What to Do If You Are Bitten by ... - WebMD

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    Paralytic rabies is known for causing paralysis (being unable to move) and coma (a deep state of unconsciousness). This form of rabies is found in 20% of human cases and is often misdiagnosed.

  3. Rabies Vaccine: How It Works and When You Need It - Healthline

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    The rabies vaccine triggers your immune system to produce antibodies, Dodge explains. These special proteins can recognize foreign invaders, like viruses, and destroy them. The rabies vaccine may ...

  4. Bit by a Bat? When to Get Medical Help, Risks, Treatment

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    Treatment for bat bites. The main treatment for bat bites is rabies vaccination. The bite wounds themselves are rarely serious or need treatment. Rabies treatment involves the injection of human ...

  5. Similarly, if your dog is usually excited and happy, they may suddenly seem relaxed and disinterested. Physical signs of rabies in dogs to watch for include fever, difficulty swallowing, excessive ...

  6. Pet Vaccines: Schedules for Cats and Dogs - WebMD

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    2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart. Puppies need a booster 1 year after completing the initial series, then all dogs need a booster every 3 years or more often. Core dog vaccine. Spread via coughs and ...

  7. Rabies is caused by a virus and can be transmitted by bites and scratches from an infected animal, often a dog. ... The Puerto Rico health department has declared an emergency due to surging cases ...

  8. Public health officials confirm rabies case detected in ... - AOL

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    Texas state law requires domestic dogs and cats to have a rabies vaccination. The city asks pet owners to keep rabies vaccinations up to date for all pets and to keep them under direct supervision ...

  9. Rabies vaccine - Wikipedia

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    The rabies vaccine is a vaccine used to prevent rabies. [11] There are several rabies vaccines available that are both safe and effective. [11] Vaccinations must be administered prior to rabies virus exposure or within the latent period after exposure to prevent the disease. [12] Transmission of rabies virus to humans typically occurs through a ...