Anti Rabies Vaccine

Uses	Prevention of rabies
Therapy	Vaccine
Side Effects	Headache, dizziness, rashes, weakness, pain at the injection site

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Anti Rabies Vaccine is a rabies vaccine for human use that is used to protect against rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that spreads through bites, scratches, and the saliva of infected animals. Anti Rabies Vaccine contains very small amounts of a modified form of the rabies virus as the active substance. This vaccine uses the body's natural defence system to provide protection against rabies. It can be used on both adults and children. Your doctor will recommend the best time for you or your child to receive the vaccination. The most common side effects of the vaccine include pain, joint pain, and redness or swelling at the injection site. If any side effects persist or cause concern, consult your doctor. Before receiving the medicine, inform your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine. Please inform your doctor about all the medications you are currently taking, as some may interact with the rabies vaccine. If you have any acute disease that requires treatment other than minor infections, like a cold, the vaccination might be postponed until you or your child has recovered.

Uses

Anti Rabies Vaccine is used to protect adults and children against rabies.

Contraindications

When should one not use Anti Rabies Vaccine

If you are allergic to the active substance or any other ingredient of Anti Rabies Vaccine.
If you have any acute disease that requires treatment other than minor infections like a cold, the vaccination will be postponed until you or your child has recovered.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Dizziness
Rashes
Weakness
Pain at the injection site

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Anti Rabies Vaccine can be used in pregnancy only if your doctor recommends it after assessing the need and the risk.

Breast Feeding

No information is available if Anti Rabies Vaccine passes into human breast milk. Anti Rabies Vaccine may be used in breastfeeding women if they have come in contact with the rabies virus.

Driving

There is limited information on the effect of Anti Rabies Vaccine on driving ability. If you experience any side effects, such as dizziness or weakness, after receiving this vaccine, which may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advisable to avoid driving.

Alcohol

There is limited information available regarding the interaction of alcohol with Anti Rabies Vaccine. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with Anti Rabies Vaccine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You or your child has a history of allergies, such as asthma or hay fever.
You or your child has experienced any other reactions to the vaccine when previously administered.
You or your child has a bleeding disorder or bruises easily.
Your child is under 1 year old.
You have previously experienced symptoms like feeling faint, fainting, or other stress-related reactions before or after any injection with a needle.
You develop symptoms such as swelling of the lip, tongue, or throat, or rashes with red, itchy bumps after receiving the vaccine.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Anti Rabies Vaccine stimulates the body to produce antibodies known as rabies-neutralising antibodies (RAN) against the rabies virus and to continue their production. Antibodies are proteins that protect individuals against viral infections. This means that when your body encounters the rabies virus, it can defend itself against it.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbs you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
The ability of the body to produce antibodies (proteins that protect the individual against infection caused by viruses) may be decreased if you or your child are using medicines that suppress the immune system (corticosteroids) or have a weak immune system.
Particular care should be taken when using rabies immunoglobulin in conjunction with Anti Rabies Vaccine, as rabies immunoglobulin can interfere with the development of an immune response to the vaccine.
If Anti Rabies Vaccine is administered simultaneously with other vaccines, vaccination should be performed at different injection sites on different limbs.

Dosage

Overdose

Anti Rabies Vaccine will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, and hence, the chances of an overdose are unlikely.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed a dose of Anti Rabies Vaccine, please consult your doctor. Your doctor will recommend the best time for you or your child to receive the vaccination.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Anti Rabies Vaccine, and other rabies vaccines, are used to prevent rabies, a severe and often fatal viral disease that affects the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. It's given to people who have been bitten by or exposed to a potentially rabid animal, or to those at high risk of exposure (like veterinarians or travellers to high-risk areas).

The rabies vaccine is typically administered as an injection into the muscle (intramuscularly), usually in the upper arm, or sometimes into the skin (intradermally), depending on the specific vaccine and recommended schedule. It is never given into a vein.

It can be given in both scenarios. Pre-exposure prophylaxis: Given to high-risk individuals before potential exposure (e.g., certain travellers, animal handlers). Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP): Given after an animal bite or suspected exposure to prevent the disease from developing. This often involves multiple doses and sometimes Rabies Immune Globulin (RIG), which contains antibodies that provide protection.

The number of doses depends on whether it's pre-exposure or post-exposure, and the specific vaccine schedule your doctor follows. For post-exposure, it's usually 3-5 doses over a period of weeks. It's crucial to complete the entire course as prescribed.

Missing a dose can affect the vaccine's effectiveness. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor immediately. They will advise you on rescheduling and whether any adjustments to the vaccination schedule are needed to ensure you develop adequate protection.

Yes, common side effects are usually mild and temporary. These can include pain, redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site. Less common side effects may include headache, muscle aches, fever, or dizziness. Serious side effects are rare.

Rabies vaccination may be given to pregnant and breastfeeding women if there is a risk of exposure, especially for post-exposure prophylaxis, but only on the advice of your doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

After a bite or significant exposure, your doctor may prescribe Rabies Immune Globulin (RIG) in addition to the vaccine. RIG provides immediate, short-term protection (passive immunity) while your body builds its own immunity from the vaccine. This is crucial for severe exposures.

Rabies vaccine can be given to children, including infants, if they are at risk of exposure or have been exposed to a potentially rabid animal. Your doctor will decide the right schedule.

Yes, you or your child can take Anti Rabies Vaccine even if you have not been exposed to the rabies virus. This is known as pre-exposure immunisation. Your doctor will determine the best time for you or your child to receive the vaccination.

Some medicines may interact with Anti Rabies Vaccine and may affect how it works. Thus, you should always inform your doctor about any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines, health supplements, or herbal products that you are taking. Your doctor will recommend whether you can take Anti Rabies Vaccine along with the other medicines that you are taking.