Rabies: Rabies is a disease humans may get from being bitten by an animal infected with the rabies virus. Rabies has been recognized for over 4,000 years. Symptoms and signs include fever, chills, pain, itching, muscle spasms, seizures, and coma. Treatment depends upon the species of animal, its behavior, and where you were exposed to the animal.
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Foreign Travel It is important to plan well in advance when traveling to a foreign country. Travelers should protect (and prepare) themselves from illness by obtaining the appropriate vaccinations and bringing along a traveler's medical kit that contains:
- prescription medications,
- first aid supplies,
- sanitary napkins/tampons (for women),
- sunscreen,
- insect repellents,
- motion sickness medication,
- pain remedies,
- cold remedies, and
- foot care products.
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Rabies Vaccine, Purified Chick Embryo CellRabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies occurs mainly in animals, but a human can get rabies after being bitten by an infected animal. There ...learn more »
Rabies Vaccine, Human Diploid CellRabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies occurs mainly in animals, but a human can get rabies after being bitten by an infected animal. There ...learn more »