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Rabies Immunization

Rabies is a zoonotic disease almost invariably fatal once clinical signs appear. Humans are well-protected against clinical rabies by vaccination. Students in a college of veterinary medicine are in a high-risk category for rabies exposure.

It is the policy of the College to provide the best protection for its students against serious health hazards; therefore, rabies vaccination is strongly recommended. The current recommended immunization consists of an initial series of three intradermal injections at 0, 7, and 28 days, of human diploid cell vaccine (HDCV).

Two years after the initial immunization series, each student will have a blood sample drawn for the determination of their rabies antibody titer. Those who have insufficient levels of antibody for protection will receive a booster inoculation.