Question
How can one observe if a child’s rabies vaccine has been effective? What is the general duration of the incubation period for rabies?
Answer
After receiving the first three doses of the rabies vaccine, antibodies will be produced in the body, but they are relatively weak, and the last two doses are used to enhance the effect. The incubation period for rabies can vary, with most cases occurring within three months, but it can also exceed ten years. The length of the incubation period is influenced by various factors, including age, the location and depth of the wound, the amount and virulence of the virus Intrusion . Even if a child received the rabies vaccine in 2016 and is bitten again now, they still need to complete the full vaccination course; this will not have any adverse effects on their body.