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Rabies is considered an acute zoonotic disease and it can be transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals. According to statistics of the World Health Organization (WHO), rabies causes thousands of deaths each year in more than 100 countries.
1. How dangerous is rabies?
Pets or wild animals can spread rabies to humans through bites if the animal is infected with the rabies virus, usually a dog or cat. The incubation period in humans varies from a few days to several months, with an average incubation period of 2 to 3 months. At the onset of the disease, the rabies virus spreads throughout the central nervous system leading to infection and death within 1-7 days. Rabies (caused by the classical rabies virus) is almost 100% fatal in humans. Currently, there is no specific treatment for rabies.
2. What to do when bitten by an animal?
WHO knows: Wounds are cleaned and treated promptly after a bite is a life-or-death decision. Bites should be washed immediately with soap and under running water for about 10-15 minutes. If soap is not available, the wound can be immediately washed with clean water under running water continuously for the period of time mentioned above. This is the most effective first aid measure against rabies.
Các vết cắn cần phải được rửa sạch ngay lập tức bằng xà phòng và dưới vòi nước chảy liên tục trong khoảng 10 - 15 phút
After that, the wound should be cleaned more thoroughly with 70% alcohol or alcohol iodide if available. Early suturing is not recommended, except for facial wounds. Victims of animal bites should be taken to the nearest medical facility for prompt treatment advice.
3. Get vaccinated against human rabies after being bitten
The incubation period is counted from the time of the dog bite to the onset of the disease, this is a precious time that determines the possibility of saving the patient's life. The only strange sign is the bite mark. Therefore, people bitten by an animal need to see a doctor for rabies vaccination as soon as possible.
Post-exposure rabies vaccination (PEP) is required if the victim is bitten by a rabid animal or suspected to have been bitten. In particular, it is necessary to quickly vaccinate in the following cases:
Bites cause skin scratches and bleeding wounds. Skin mucous membranes in contact with saliva of suspected rabid animals. The animal that bitten the person died or disappeared during the follow-up period, or displayed unusual, erratic behavior, became ill, or changed temperament. The results of testing the brain material of animals suspected of being rabid or rabid were positive.
4. Can rabies vaccine cause disease?
All human rabies vaccines are inactivated vaccines. Rabies vaccines in humans must undergo a series of quality tests such as efficacy, toxicity, safety, and sterility. Rabies vaccination cannot cause rabies.
5. How to prevent rabies?
Although all age groups can be infected with rabies, children, due to their young age, often like to interact with pets without much awareness of rabies, are vulnerable subjects. best.
Studies show that children tend to hide their bites from their parents for fear of scolding and therefore do not receive adequate first aid and appropriate health care. Teaching children how to avoid being bitten is an essential element of rabies prevention.
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Need to take pets for rabies vaccination: early rabies vaccination for dogs at about 6-8 weeks old and cats at 8 weeks old. Consult your veterinarian if you want to vaccinate your newborn dog or cat against rabies or if you miss the time to vaccinate your pet.
Vinmec International General Hospital currently provides the service of administering the 0.5ml Verorab rabies vaccine produced by Sanofi - France, approved by the Drug Administration on June 7, 2018.
The advantages of injecting Verorab 0.5ml vaccine at Vinmec include:
Customers will be examined by specialist doctors, fully screened for physical and health problems, and advised on vaccines. -Preventive vaccines and vaccination regimens, how to monitor and care for children after vaccination before ordering vaccination according to the latest recommendations of the Ministry of Health & World Health Organization to ensure good effectiveness best and safest for children. A team of experienced and professional pediatric doctors and nurses, understand customer psychology and apply effective pain relief during the vaccination process. 100% of vaccinated customers are monitored 30 minutes after injection and reassessed before leaving. Undertake medical supervision before, during and after vaccination at Vinmec Health System and always have an emergency team ready to coordinate with the vaccination department to handle cases of anaphylaxis, respiratory failure - circulatory arrest, ensuring Ensure timely and correct handling when incidents occur. The vaccination room is airy, with a play area, helping customers feel comfortable as if they are walking and have a good mentality before and after vaccination. Vaccines are imported and stored in a modern cold storage system, with a cold chain that meets GSP standards, keeping vaccines in the best conditions to ensure quality. If the customer is a child, the parents will receive a reminder message before the injection date and the child's vaccination information will be synchronized with the national immunization information system.
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