I think the word "often" should be deleted from that sentence. When I started caving way back when at A&M.....many Cavers got the rabies vaccine that was given to Vet students as a precaution....at the time I thought that was a bit ridiculous. But several years ago....I was in a situation where I was or could have been exposed to rabies...we didn't know for sure....but the circumstances made my doctor and Texas health folks very nervous. Anyway....they strongly encouraged me to take the post exposure vaccine as a precaution.....and let me tell you....it is every bit as bad or worse than they say....one is pretty much feeling bad from it for the six months it takes to go through all of the shots....and it takes another few months.... To start feeling better....so you are pretty much sick for about a year. Anyway....the Texas department of health encourages people who engage in activities where they might be exposed to get the pre-exposure vaccine.....Cavers are on their list....and from what I understand the pre-exposure vaccine is much less "bad" for you....
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