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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 1 month ago (2 children)

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

[–] assaultpotato@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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.