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What are the safety issues of the rabies vaccine in children and infants?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
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The rabies vaccine is safe to give to children and infants should they need it. It is not a routinely scheduled childhood vaccine; however, if the child or infant is at high risk for exposure to rabies or for developing the rabies disease, he or she may be considered for the vaccine and treatment by a healthcare provider should be sought right away.

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