Uptick in vaccinations after rabies death

Uptick in vaccinations after rabies death

August 7, 2019 6:47 pm MST.

The death of a B.C. man who was bitten by a bat and died from rabies last month caused an uptick in the vaccine. Kendra Fowler speaks to an expert who explains why people shouldn't be rushing out to get poked.

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