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When do anti-rabies vaccines work on humans?
Pets receive anti-rabies vaccines during a kickoff ceremony in Pasig City of Rabies Awareness Month on March 1, 2022. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Experts are reminding the public to have themselves checked immediately by doctors following animal bites, even if they know that the dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies.
Pets receive anti-rabies vaccines during a kickoff ceremony in Pasig City of Rabies Awareness Month on March 1, 2022. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Experts are reminding the public to have themselves checked immediately by doctors following animal bites, even if they know that the dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies.Speaking to ABS-CBN News, Dr. Jerick Luigi De Villa explained that the virus usually has an average incubation period of one to three months. It is during this time that vaccines will work to fight the pathogen.
Speaking to ABS-CBN News, Dr. Jerick Luigi De Villa explained that the virus usually has an average incubation period of one to three months. It is during this time that vaccines will work to fight the pathogen.
“Kapag may sintomas na ang pasyente, wala na tayong magagawa, mamatay ang pasyente,” he said.
“Kapag may sintomas na ang pasyente, wala na tayong magagawa, mamatay ang pasyente,” he said.
(Once patient has symptoms, we cannot do anything anymore. The patient will die.)
(Once patient has symptoms, we cannot do anything anymore. The patient will die.)
Anti-rabies vaccines follow a three-dose regimen.
Anti-rabies vaccines follow a three-dose regimen.
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“Ang bakuna sa rabies ay eepekto lamang kapag naka-receive na ng three primary immunizing dose ang pasyente. Yung tatlong sunod-sunod na bakuna ang nakakapagbigay ng nararapat na proteksyon para sa rabies.”
“Ang bakuna sa rabies ay eepekto lamang kapag naka-receive na ng three primary immunizing dose ang pasyente. Yung tatlong sunod-sunod na bakuna ang nakakapagbigay ng nararapat na proteksyon para sa rabies.”
(The rabies vaccine will only be effective if a patient receives three immunizing doses. Three consecutive vaccines give the right protection against the virus.)
(The rabies vaccine will only be effective if a patient receives three immunizing doses. Three consecutive vaccines give the right protection against the virus.)
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Data from San Lazaro Hospital show that from May 1 to 26, it has already managed over 22,000 patients for animal bites.
Data from San Lazaro Hospital show that from May 1 to 26, it has already managed over 22,000 patients for animal bites.
The most number of patients in a day was recorded on May 26 with over 1,900 by midday.
The most number of patients in a day was recorded on May 26 with over 1,900 by midday.
The rabies virus primarily affects the human brain with symptoms ranging from as simple as a fever to extremes like aerophobia and hydrophobia. Once these symptoms manifest, it has a 100 percent fatality rate.
The rabies virus primarily affects the human brain with symptoms ranging from as simple as a fever to extremes like aerophobia and hydrophobia. Once these symptoms manifest, it has a 100 percent fatality rate.
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De Villa said the hot weather continues to be a factor over recent animal bites as more people tend to spend more time outdoors to beat the heat.
De Villa said the hot weather continues to be a factor over recent animal bites as more people tend to spend more time outdoors to beat the heat.
The scorching weather, however, also affects animals often making them irritable.
The scorching weather, however, also affects animals often making them irritable.
Experts continue to caution the public that when outdoors, avoid interaction with stray dogs and cats, as much as possible.
Experts continue to caution the public that when outdoors, avoid interaction with stray dogs and cats, as much as possible.
However, responsible pet ownership also plays a huge part in minimizing cases of unintended animal bites.
However, responsible pet ownership also plays a huge part in minimizing cases of unintended animal bites.
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