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Rabies is a deadly viral infection that affects the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by the rabies virus, which is part of the Lyssavirus genus.
Causes
- Animal Bites: Rabies can be transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal. The virus is present in the saliva of infected animals such as dogs, bats, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and other mammals.
- Rare Transmission: Although rare, transmission can also occur through exposure to infected saliva via mucous membranes or open wounds.
Symptoms
The symptoms of rabies can take weeks to months to appear after exposure and are generally divided into two stages:
- Prodromal Stage (Early Symptoms): fever, headache, general weakness or discomfort, itching or prickling sensation at the site of the bite
- Acute Neurological Stage (Advanced Symptoms): anxiety, confusion, agitation , hallucinations, difficulty swallowing and partial paralysis or muscle spasms
If left untreated, rabies progresses rapidly and can lead to coma and death, usually within a few days of the onset of severe symptoms.
Prevention
Vaccination: Pre-exposure vaccination is recommended for people at high risk of exposure, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, and travellers to areas where rabies is common.
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, so prompt medical treatment following any potential exposure is crucial.
Dose
Adults and children from One year
Three doses of 1.0ml at day 0, 7, and day 28
Accelerated course: If you’re travelling at short notice, you may be able to have the third dose two weeks after the second.
Rabipur only: Extra rapid course day 0, day 3, day 7, and day 365. Only when there is genuine urgency to complete the course
Boosters: The rabies vaccine protects you for 10 years.
If you are working with animals or are otherwise at a higher risk, blood testing and boosters may be required earlier.
Please contact us for more information
Medication
Verorab
Rabipur
You cannot receive the vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to it, any of its components in the past, to eggs, or if you currently have a fever.
Rabies vaccines are necessary under certain circumstances to prevent the disease, which is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. Here are the situations where rabies vaccines are particularly important:
- Travellers to High-Risk Areas: Those traveling to regions where rabies is common, especially if access to medical care is limited.
- High-Risk Occupations: Veterinarians, animal handlers, laboratory workers dealing with the rabies virus, and wildlife workers. These individuals are at increased risk of exposure to rabid animals or the virus itself.
Very common side effects (1 in 10 people):
- Pain, redness, swelling
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Feeling sick
- Diarrhoea
Common side effects (1 in 100 people):
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Fever
- Itching
- Breathing problems
Please read the patient information leaflet for more information.
You should avoid getting this vaccine if you currently have any acute infectious illness or high fever. Please wait until you feel better to book.
Avoid touching animals while abroad. If you are bitten or scratched by any animal, wash the wound and seek medical attention immediately.
