Rabies Vaccination

Pronounced (RAY-beez)

Vaccines Recommended for Travel and Some Specific Groups

Preexposure vaccination is recommended for persons in high-risk groups, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, and certain laboratory workers. Although preexposure vaccination does not eliminate the need for additional medical attention after a rabies exposure, it can decrease the number of vaccine doses needed, and it minimizes adverse reactions to multiple doses of vaccine. More…

What Everyone Should Know

Basic information for people interested in the vaccine...

Information for Healthcare Professionals

Vaccine recommendations and contraindications; composition, dosage, and administration; handling and storage...

Page last reviewed: March 10, 2017