Product Details:
| Brand | Rabipur |
| Prescription/Non prescription | Prescription |
| Treatment | Rabies vaccine |
| Form | Injection |
| Shelf life | 48 M |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
The rabies vaccine is an inactivated, preventative, and post-exposure immunization that teaches the body's immune system to fight the fatal rabies virus. It is nearly 100% effective when administered promptly after exposure. How the vaccine worksThe vaccine contains an inactive form of the rabies virus that cannot cause the disease. When injected, it prompts the body to produce antibodies that neutralize the virus and protect against a future infection. The vaccine is administered via intramuscular injection, typically in the deltoid muscle for adults and older children, and in the thigh for younger children. Who should get vaccinatedThe rabies vaccine is given for both pre-exposure and post-exposure protection. Pre-exposure prophylaxis
This is a preventive measure for those at high risk of contact with the rabies virus, such as:
- Veterinarians and their staff
- Animal handlers and control officers
- Rabies laboratory workers
- Travelers visiting areas where rabies is common
- Spelunkers (cave explorers) who may encounter bats
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
This is emergency treatment given after a potential exposure to the virus, which is almost always fatal if left untreated. A person should seek immediate medical care if they have been:
- Bitten or scratched by a wild animal or an unvaccinated pet.
- Exposed to the saliva or nervous tissue of a potentially rabid animal, especially through broken skin or mucous membranes (e.g., eyes, nose, or mouth).
- In a situation where a bat was present and a bite is possible but not certain.
