Rabies Exposure: Waiting Can Be Fatal

Rabies exposure does not automatically mean you have rabies—but waiting can be dangerous. Post-exposure prophylaxis can include wound cleaning, immune globulin, and vaccines before symptoms begin. The CDC says rabies symptoms are nearly always fatal, which makes decision speed the real emergency. What counts as an exposure, and when should PEP start? Comment “act” or “wait”—staying silent is still a choice.