Rabies Vaccination
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What is Rabies?
Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the nervous system. It is primarily transmitted through bite or scratch of infected animals. The virus can cause a fatal infection if not treated before symptoms start. Travellers, especially those visiting regions where rabies is prevalent and may have encounters with stray animals or wildlife, face an increased risk of contracting the disease.
Age
Vaccine
Price per Dose
2+
Rabies
£58.00
Types of Rabies
There are two types of Rabies:
Furious Rabies: This type is characterised by hyperactivity, hallucinations, hydrophobia and fear of air. Death occurs in a few days.
Paralytic Rabies: This type of rabies is characterised by muscle paralysis, coma and eventually death. This form has a longer course than furious rabies.
Signs and symptoms of Rabies
High-grade fever
Tingling around the wound site
Headache
Agitation
Nausea and vomiting
Confusion
Hydrophobia (fear of water)
Anxiety
Fear of fresh air
Difficulty in swallowing
Foaming at mouth
Rabies Vaccination
The Rabies vaccine and Human Rabies Immune Globulin (HRIG) are a preventive measure to protect against rabies. The typical dosage routine involves a series of doses administered either before potential exposure to the virus or after a potential exposure to ensure effective protection.
Rabies pre-exposure vaccine is administered if you are travelling to an area at high risk of rabies and if your work involves direct contact with animals.
Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis is administered after rabies exposure. This should also include Human Rabies Immune Globulin (HRIG)
The Rabies vaccine is a series of injections that are administered intramuscularly in the upper arm at the following intervals: 0,3,7 and 21 days with 0 being the day of the first vaccine.
HRIG is a shot that is administered near the site of an animal bite as soon as possible after the exposure. It is mainly given to individuals who have not been previously immunised.
How does Batley Pharmacy help?
Getting vaccinated against rabies is essential for travellers to avoid the deadly consequences of this lethal disease and ensure a safe journey. To protect against rabies, Batley Pharmacy offers vaccinations that provide effective protection and peace of mind.
Frequently asked questions
The pre-exposure rabies vaccine provides protection for up to two years. If the vaccine is given immediately after exposure it provides protection for up to 10 years and individuals already vaccinated before are recommended to get booster shots.
Rabies vaccine is available at several places. It involves a series of doses so for accurate pricing and availability, reach out to us at Batley Pharmacy today and get the details.
If you receive treatment immediately after rabies exposure, recovery is possible. Once the virus affects the nervous system and symptoms begin to appear, there are no effective treatments.
No, the rabies vaccine is an inactivated vaccine so it will not cause the disease.
No, the rabies vaccine is not available on the NHS. It can be obtained from private clinics and pharmacies.
Yes, the rabies vaccine is safe for children. It is an inactivated vaccine protecting against a potentially fatal disease.
When the rabies virus affects the nervous system, it causes severe throat spasms when drinking water. So, it not only causes hydrophobia but also dysphagia or difficulty swallowing.
Although extremely rare, it is possible to contract the virus from scratch. However, it mostly transmits through a bite from a rabid animal.