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Questions and Answers about Rabies and Rabies Vaccines

Vincent Iannelli, MD / April 25, 2025 / bats, charts, dog bites, indoor pets, Larry Cook, pet vaccinations, pet vaccines, rabies, rabies vaccines, Sherri Tenpenny, vaccine charts

Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, including vaccination, is crucial even for indoor pets, as exposure incidents often occur unexpectedly. Anti-vaccine influencers mislead the public regarding the necessity and safety of rabies vaccinations. Unvaccinated pets that are exposed face severe consequences, including euthanasia, while vaccinated pets significantly lower their risk of rabies.

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Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Vincent Iannelli, MD / September 11, 2024 / breakthrough infections, incubation period, MIT, Neil Z Miller, rabies, rabies immune globulin, rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, rabies vaccines, Steve Kirsch

Rabies is a deadly disease with a long incubation period. Post-exposure prophylaxis requires both rabies immune globulin and a series of rabies vaccines to ensure protection. Deviating from expert recommendations can result in failure. In cases of animal exposure, seek advice from the health department. Tetanus risk from animal bites should also be considered.

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Are Pet Vaccines Safe?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / April 10, 2024 / canine distemper, dog vaccines, kennel cough, leptospirosis, parvo, pet vaccines, rabies, Steve Kirsch

Some pet owners are misled by anti-vaccine veterinarians who claim that vaccines are unnecessary and unsafe for pets. However, unvaccinated pets are at risk of deadly diseases like parvovirus and rabies. Vaccines protect against various diseases like distemper and hepatitis, and are generally safe for pets, outweighing the risks of not vaccinating.

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How Many People Die With Rabies Each Year?

Vincent Iannelli, MD / January 9, 2022 / bats, deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases, fear, rabies, rabies deaths, rabies immune globulin, rabies myths, rabies vaccines, Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Tragically, there was a surge in rabies deaths last year.

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