Rabies Vaccine
Rabies Vaccine – What You Need to Know
Rabies is a serious disease. It is caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get rabies when they are bitten by infected animals. At first there might not be any symptoms. But weeks, or even months after a bite, rabies can cause pain, fatigue, headaches, fever, and irritability. These are followed by seizures, hallucinations, and paralysis. Human rabies is almost always fatal. Wild animals-especially bats-are the most common source of human rabies infection in the United States. Skunks, raccoons, dogs, cats, coyotes, foxes and other mammals can also transmit the disease. Human rabies is rare in the United States.
Who should get rabies vaccine?
Rabies vaccine is given to people at high risk of rabies to protect them if they are exposed. It can also prevent the disease if it is given to a person after they have been exposed. Visit CDC.gov for more information regarding rabies.
Call our office for more information on availability and details about rabies vaccinations.
Out-Call Service
Yes, we can come to you to make staying healthy even easier. For groups of 10 or more, a nurse will come to your facility.
Walk-In Service
Walk-in service is available at our three conveniently located Mid-South offices with front door parking and no waiting!
Car-Side Service
For persons with impaired mobility, we offer complimentary car-side service. Let The Shot Nurse serve you!