Your friend was bitten by an aggressive dog with a history of biting without cause, and it is suspected to have rabies. The city health department recommends the rabies vaccination, even though she has already been exposed to the infectious agent. Which statement best describes why the vaccine can be given post-exposure?

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The rabies virus has a notably long incubation period, often extending from weeks to months before symptoms appear. This duration allows the post-exposure vaccination to stimulate the immune system to fight off the infection effectively before it causes severe symptoms or becomes fatal.

Your Friend Was Bitten by an Aggressive Dog with a History