After symptoms appear, the mortality rate is about 100%! Be careful of 5 common situations

After reading the above popular science, you may still want to ask:

If my pet has been vaccinated, does it need to be vaccinated against rabies if it is bitten/scratched?

First, domestic pets are still at risk of contracting rabies.

For example, cats and dogs at home may also come into contact with other animals outside.

Secondly, the World Health Organization has clearly pointed out that whether animals have been vaccinated should not be the decisive factor in whether we vaccinate them .

If you are bitten or scratched by a vaccinated pet, the best thing to do is to go to the hospital to explain the specific situation and consult a doctor. The doctor can decide whether to vaccinate or not.

What should I do if I get bitten/scratched again after getting the rabies vaccine?

Generally speaking, after completing the full course of rabies vaccination, the antibody level in the body can be maintained for at least one year.

According to WHO recommendations, for those who have received a full course of vaccination:

① If exposed again within 3 months , there is no need for re-vaccination;

② Those who are exposed again more than 3 months later need to receive 1 dose of vaccine on day 0 and day 3 respectively.

In conclusion

If everyone in life

Animal bites or scratches

①

Immediately wash with soapy water and running water

Wash each wound alternately for at least 15 minutes

②

Go to hospital if necessary

Please ask a professional doctor to confirm the exposure level

And consult specific vaccination recommendations

③

Get full vaccinations on schedule

Get full vaccinations on schedule

Get full vaccinations on schedule

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