A new RNA rabies vaccine for pets is another target of misinformation.

An online influencer said that Nobivac NXT Rabies is “even more lethal” than previous vaccines. The truth is that, before approval, all veterinary vaccines are tested for safety and efficacy by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Also, RNA vaccines don’t require adjuvants to boost immune reactions. Since these are the vaccine components most often involved in allergic reactions, RNA vaccines are expected to cause fewer side effects than conventional ones.

An online physician also implied that Nobivac NXT might cause rabies to spread to people. That’s impossible, since it doesn’t contain the genetic information needed to create new rabies virus particles.

So, be careful what you read about vaccines — for yourself and for your pets.