 don't want to mess around with rabies. And you might have heard about that series of painful shots in the belly to treat suspected rabies. Well, nowadays, fewer shots are required and they go into the deltoid, Bauman says. If you start the rabies series, please finish it. That way you can have your appropriate vaccination. Best of all is to minimize the risk by staying well away from wildlife and to make sure your pets are under control. We have more at WDEL.com. Mark Fouser, WDEL, Delaware's News Radio.