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The claim

Fasting for three days after a dog bite enables the body to produce antibodies against rabies.

Rating

A 3-day fast cannot protect against rabies; only timely vaccination can prevent the deadly disease.

Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Sources and attribution

  1. [original] First Check original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026