How do rabies shots work?

Question

I understand the basics of vaccines and I get the rabies vaccine works, but in the instance where you are attacked by a rabid animal and bitten, how does getting the vaccine immediately help with the development of the disease? Is it not already in your bloodstream?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Rabies shots work the same as regular vaccines, rabies just needs the extra help to be noticed and attacked by the immune system before it does irreparable damage to the nervous system.