Rabies

Rabies is a contagious disease that can be fatal. It can be called an infectious disease that kills almost all cases. Therefore, prevention is the best cure for disease. Caused by Rabies virus that can cause disease in all mammals such as dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, rats, rabbits, bats and goats, etc.

Rabies Vaccines are used to prevent rabies infection. There are currently several effective and safe vaccines for humans and animals that can be used to prevent both pre- and post-exposure (e.g. contact with dogs or cats) biting.

Most vaccines are administered by intradermal or intramuscular injection. It is often given in conjunction with rabies immunoglobulin. It is generally recommended for those at risk of exposure. Rabies vaccination in dogs/cats is also a highly effective way to prevent rabies transmission to humans.

Rabies Vaccine is safe for all ages. Side effects may include pain or redness at the injection site (approximately 35-45%). Other symptoms that may be found are fever, headache, nausea and vomiting (5-15%). There are no contraindications to post-exposure vaccination as untreated viruses are extremely life-threatening.

The first rabies vaccine was proposed in 1885, followed by a developed vaccine in 1908. Millions of people are vaccinated against rabies and rabies vaccines are listed on the World Health Organization's list of Essential Medicines.

The best prevention is rabies vaccination. Pet parents should take their beloved pets for rabies vaccination annually as scheduled, which can be injected from dogs/cats aged 3 months over and is boosted annually.

Rabies is caused by a virus secreted in saliva. It affects the spinal cord and brain. It's passed through a bite or licking from an infected animal. Dogs are the most common rabid animal in Asia and Southeast Asia, but cats are more likely to become infected than dogs as some cat owners don't take rabies vaccination to their cats. Physical signs of rabies include fever, seizures, paralysis of the legs, difficult breathing, difficult swallowing, aggressive, loss appetite, loss energy, vomiting and foaming at the mouth. If you suspect your pets might have rabies, visit the vet clinic immediately.
     
                                                                                                                                     Rabies vaccination is important for your pets as well as your safety. Don’t forget to vaccinate your pet on schedule!