A traveler is exposed to rabies and receives rabies immunoglobulin plus the rabies vaccine. What type of immunity do these provide?
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Correct answer: Passive then active
Rabies immunoglobulin provides immediate passive immunity, while the vaccine stimulates long-term active immunity.
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