Whenever possible, children should complete the routine immunizations of. If the first shot of this antirabies vaccine was given today, your health care provider will give you a schedule for followup shots. Additional doses should be administered on days 3, 7, and 14 after the first vaccination. Animal control and rabies vaccination programs for dogs and cats are prevalent. Education of children to avoid contact with stray or wild animals is of primary.
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