The rabies vaccine protects against rabies, a disease caused by infection with lyssaviruses. Human infection occurs through contact with infected domestic animals or exposure to wild animals in areas where rabies is endemic. Dogs account for more than 90% of the cases in animals. In Kenya, rabies is also commonly found in wild animals. Human deaths from rabies can effectively be prevented by vaccination, either through pre-exposure vaccination or as part of post-exposure treatment.
How the Vaccine Works
The rabies vaccine works by stimulating your immune system to produce antibodies against the rabies virus, providing protection against the disease. Modern, concentrated, purified cell culture and embryonated egg-based inactivated rabies vaccines (CCEEVs) have replaced the nerve tissue-based vaccines that were used previously.
Why It's Important for Children's Health
Vaccinating your child against rabies is crucial because it can prevent a fatal disease. By ensuring your child is vaccinated, you are protecting them from rabies and contributing to the overall health of the community.
Benefits
• Prevention of Rabies: The rabies vaccine can prevent rabies, a fatal disease.
• Protection for High-Risk Groups: Individuals at increased risk, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, and visitors to high rabies-enzootic areas, benefit significantly from vaccination.
• Effective Post-Exposure Treatment: Vaccination is an essential part of post-exposure treatment to prevent rabies after exposure.
• Protection for High-Risk Groups: Individuals at increased risk, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, and visitors to high rabies-enzootic areas, benefit significantly from vaccination.
• Effective Post-Exposure Treatment: Vaccination is an essential part of post-exposure treatment to prevent rabies after exposure.
Risks and Side Effects
• Common Side Effects: These include soreness at the injection site, fever, and mild rash.
• Rare but Serious Side Effects: Allergic reactions are rare but possible.
• Rare but Serious Side Effects: Allergic reactions are rare but possible.
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