Rabivax-S Vaccine (Rabies vaccine)

Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml belongs to the category of medicine called immunizing agent used to prevent rabies disease. Rabies is caused by a virus called the rabies virus. It is transmitted to humans and other animals through close contact with saliva from infected animals (bites, scratches, licks on broken skin and mucous membranes). Rabies’ symptoms include pain or itching at the site of the bite wound, fever, hydrophobia (fear of water), and intolerance to noise, bright light or air.

Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml contains ‘Rabies Vaccine, Human’ that provides long-lasting protection against infection from the rabies virus. Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml helps develop immunity by forming antibodies that protect against infection caused by rabies viruses. It is essential to complete the vaccine course to prevent this fatal disease.

Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer it. In some cases, you may experience some common side effects like feeling unwell, headache, muscle pain, fever, nausea, injection site swelling, injection site redness, itching, or bruising at the injection site. Most of these side effects of Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent and worsen, reach out to your doctor.

If you are allergic to Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml or any other vaccination, please tell your doctor. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, including vitamins and herbal supplements. Consult your doctor before taking Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml if you are pregnant, planning for a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml is a cold chain vaccine, and so it has to be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8°C else its efficiency might be lost. Do not freeze.

Rabies

Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml contains ‘Rabies Vaccine, Human’ that provides long-lasting protection against infection from the rabies virus. Rabivax-S Vaccine 1 ml helps develop immunity by forming antibodies that protect against infection caused by rabies viruses. It is essential to complete the vaccine course to prevent this fatal disease. It can be used in two ways: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (vaccinating before you come into contact with rabies virus at the age of 2-10 years) and post-exposure prophylaxis (vaccinating after you have come into contact with rabies virus). The rabies vaccine is used in all age groups.

• Feeling unwell
• Headache
• Muscle or joint pain
• Fever
• Nausea
• Pain, swelling, redness, itching, or bruising at the injection site