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I forgot to answer one of your two questions. Rabies shots are generally only recomended for those who are at high risk of exposure. That means people working with an animal population with a high infection rate. That is very few people. Certain areas of Southeast Asia have high rates of rabies in stray dogs. I don't know about Africa. Post exposure prophylaxis is highly effective with the rabies vaccine, so most people can just get the shot if they are bitten by a suspect animal. Once symptoms occur, however it is far too late and I believe only four people in recorded history have ever survived once they have developed active infection. Early generation vaccines are affordable but are associated with high rates of serious side effects. These are no longer available in the US. So, if you have a possibe exposure while traveling abroad, you should go to a local hospital right away and select the most expensive vaccine from the "menu."
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I was there to see beautiful naked women. So was everybody else. It's a common failing.
Robert A Heinlein in "They Do It With Mirrors"
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