Rabies is a viral infection transmitted in the saliva of infected mammals. So we have to take rabies seriously. Wildlife is the major problem in the U. S. but dogs are the major problem elsewhere. Rabies vaccines induce an active immune response that includes the production of neutralizing antibodies. The Imovax Rabies intradermal vaccine is the one supplied by the Texas Department of Health.
Preexposure prophylaxis is administered for several reasons.
Finally, it might provide protection to persons at risk for inapparent exposures to rabies. This is the reason that we get the vaccine. This is what our students get. The CDC recommends anitmalarial medications when traveling to lowland areas of Central America. You will learn how to study, capture and handle bats.