text/Yangcheng Evening News All-Media Reporter Zhang Hua
Correspondent Liu Qisha
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September 28 is World Rabies Day . As we all know, rabies is almost 100% dead once it occurs, but there is no need to worry too much. By correct treatment, rabies can be prevented. On September 27, Yu Weihua, chief physician of the Eighth Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, said in an interview with reporters that if rabies in dogs are to be eliminated, the rabies vaccination rate of dogs and other animals in the population needs to exceed 70%; secondly, after a person is bitten by an animal, standardized treatment is carried out as soon as possible, including wound rinsing and disinfection, rabies vaccination, and rabies immunoglobulin injection.
It is reported that WHO 's goal is to eliminate human rabies worldwide by 2030. Yu Weihua pointed out that to achieve this goal, the following two points must be achieved:
1. To eliminate rabies among dogs, only if the rabies vaccination rate of dogs and other animals reaches more than 70% can the rabies in dogs, dogs and rabies can be eliminated. Therefore, vaccinating animals is the most fundamental way.
2. After a person is bitten by an animal, it is standardized for treatment as soon as possible, including wound rinsing and disinfection, rabies vaccination, and rabies immunoglobulin injection.
Tips: FAQs for Dog Injury Clinic
Q: Why do you need to rinse the wound first after being bitten by an animal?
A: By rinsing, viruses, bacteria and dirt in the wound can be removed, infection of rabies virus or other bacteria can be reduced, and it can also help the wound heal faster. Thorough wound rinsing is the first line of defense to prevent rabies.
Question: Why do you need to inject rabies immunoglobulin after being bitten by an animal?
Answer: Rabies immunoglobulin is a protective antibody that can directly kill viruses. It takes 1-2 weeks from vaccination to producing enough antibodies. immunoglobulin can provide the fastest and safest protection during this period. It is worth noting that patients vaccinated with rabies will still develop the disease, and most of them will die from the disease without immunoglobulin.
Question: Are there any bans during vaccination?
Answer: There is no need to deliberately avoid bans! Normal diet and daily exercise during vaccination will not be affected. It is recommended to avoid getting vaccinated on an empty stomach or after drinking.
Q: What adverse reactions may occur after vaccination?
A: It is safe to get rabies vaccine. However, because vaccines are biological products, adverse reactions cannot be completely avoided.
Common adverse reactions to vaccines: fever, fatigue, poor appetite, pain at the injection site, nodules, itching, most of which can be relieved without treatment or simple symptomatic treatment.
Rare adverse reactions include: allergic rash, allergic purpura , angioedema , and allergic shock. The most serious of these is allergic shock, with a very high mortality rate. Most allergic shock occurs within 30 minutes after vaccination, so you must stay in the hospital for 30 minutes after vaccination.
Question: Will changing the vaccine brand during vaccination affect the effect of immunization?
Answer: When adverse reactions occur or if the same vaccine is not available, another vaccine must be replaced to continue to complete subsequent vaccination. This replacement will not affect the immune effect.
Question: Do I need to routinely test antibodies after receiving rabies vaccine?
Answer: For healthy people, effective antibodies can be produced after completing vaccination as required, so there is no need for routine testing. Antibody testing can be performed for patients with immunodeficiency ( AIDS , etc.) or patients who are taking immunosuppressant (hormones or chemotherapeutic drugs, etc.).
Question: Can pregnant women and breastfeeding women be vaccinated with rabies?
Answer: Studies have shown that it is safe for pregnant women to be vaccinated with rabies and will not affect the growth and development of the fetus. Lacting women can also breastfeed normally after vaccination.
Question: Can children get other vaccines during rabies vaccination?
Answer: Yes. Rabies vaccine and other vaccines are vaccinated at the same time and will not affect each other's immune effect. Rabies vaccination should be given priority at all times.
Question: Can rabies vaccine be vaccinated during the new crown vaccine ?
Answer: Yes.The COVID-19 vaccination guideline has clear guidance: COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines are not recommended at the moment. The vaccination interval between other vaccines and new coronavirus vaccine should be greater than 14 days. When rabies vaccine, tetanus vaccine, and immunoglobulin need to be vaccinated due to animal injuries, trauma, etc., the vaccination interval with the new coronavirus vaccine may not be considered.
Question: Do animal bites need to be prevented by tetanus ?
Answer: The wound bitten by an animal is a contaminated wound and is at risk of infection with tetanus. Doctors in the dog injury clinic will determine whether they need to receive the tetanus vaccine based on the wound condition, whether they have been vaccinated in the past, etc. (For more news, please follow Yangchengpai pai.ycwb.com)
Source | Yangcheng Evening News·Yangchengpai
Editor | Lin Qingqing
