Rabies vaccination is not generally required for human bites, and the chances of being infected with the rabies virus are very low. However, if you are bitten by a rabid dog or stray cat, you cannot exclude the infection of carrying the rabies virus, and it is then recommended that you go to the nearest vaccination station for rabies vaccination within 24 hours. Rabies vaccination requires a total of five shots over a period of one month. The full course of vaccinations helps the body to produce rabies immunoglobulin to protect against the rabies virus. Rabies is a malignant infectious disease that can be prevented but not treated. It is recommended that you do not take any chances, and if you are bitten by a rabid dog or stray cat, you must go to a vaccination station for rabies vaccination.