Rabies vaccine, Human
Information about Rabies vaccine, Human
Rabies vaccine, human uses
Rabies vaccine, Human is used for prevention of Rabies.
How rabies vaccine, human works
Rabies vaccine, Human is an inactivated vaccine. It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses.
Common side effects of rabies vaccine, human
Pain, Joint pain, Injection site redness, Injection site swelling, Swelling of lymph nodes
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Expert advice for Rabies vaccine, Human
- Rabies vaccine, Human helps prevent rabies.
- It is given as an injection into the muscle of the upper arm.
- If you are at risk of being bitten, the vaccine is given as a course of three injections on days 0, 7 and 28. A booster dose is needed one year after completing this course.
- If you have been immunized against rabies and bitten by an animal suspected of having rabies, two doses of the vaccine are needed, first on the day of the bite and second on day 3 after the bite.
- If you have not been immunized against rabies and bitten by an animal suspected of having rabies, the first injection of rabies vaccine should be given as soon as possible after the bite. This is followed by four further doses on days 3, 7, 14 and 30.
- Do not take Rabies vaccine, Human if you have a weak immune system.
Frequently asked questions for Rabies vaccine, Human
Rabies vaccine, Human
Q. How does rabies spread?
The rabies virus is transmitted in the saliva of infected animals. People usually become infected with the virus if they get bitten by an infected animal. However, any contact with the saliva of an infected animal (alive or dead) can potentially lead to rabies infection if the person has an opening in the skin or the saliva gets into their eyes, nose or mouth.
Q. Is rabies preventable?
Rabies is a 100% preventable disease. Proper wound management and simultaneous administration of Rabies vaccine, Human combined with rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is considered invariably effective in preventing rabies, even after high-risk exposure.
Q. What are the symptoms of rabies?
The rabies virus attacks the nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The first symptoms of rabies are similar to a flu-like illness which can be identified as fever, headache and general discomfort. Within days, the disease can progress to symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, agitation, abnormal behavior, delirium and hallucinations.