The incubation period for rabies is mostly 1 to 3 months, with less than 1 week or more than 1 year being less common. Rabies is caused by the rabies virus, belongs to the acute infectious diseases, is infected by the rabies virus infected animals after wounding the virus transmitted to people. The period from infection to the onset of the disease is called the incubation period, the incubation period of rabies is generally 1~3 months, but due to the different physical condition of each person, how long the incubation period will last can not be generalized, but within 1 week or more than 1 year this situation is less. There are no signs of rabies during the incubation period and there is no reliable diagnosis during this period. There is no effective treatment for rabies once it strikes. Therefore, if you are bitten or scratched by an animal in the wild, rabies vaccination is the only effective way to prevent rabies. When bitten or scratched by a suspected animal, the vaccine should be administered within 24 hours, after which the full course of vaccination can be completed to minimize the risk of developing the disease. It is recommended to maintain a good mood and avoid excessive stress and anxiety.