KingHappyPotter comments on Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face

Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face (www.bbc.com)

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[–] KingHappyPotter@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

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

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[–] assaultpotato@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 months ago (1 child)

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.

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[–] KingHappyPotter@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 months ago

Thanks!

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