On October 5, a pet store sold a kitten that subsequently died. On October 22, rabies was diagnosed in the kitten. Between September 19 and October 23, the pet store had sold 34 kittens. Approximately 1000 people responded to health care providers following local media alerts. These people were given
A) postexposure prophylaxis.
B) human diploid cell vaccine.
C) antibiotics.
D) antiviral medications.
E) immune globulin injections.

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Postexposure prophylaxis is given to individuals who may have been exposed to rabies to prevent the onset of the disease.

On October 5, a Pet Store Sold a Kitten That