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Why get preventative vaccines?
Preventative rabies vaccines are given when there's a risk of exposure, even before an infection is confirmed. This is because rabies is so dangerous and moves quickly once symptoms appear. Dr Edelman's quick action meant she was protected while waiting for the bat's test results, highlighting the importance of swift medical advice.
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