Rabies, is this disease really as frightening as rumored? And if we unfortunately get bitten by a dog, how should we deal with it? Today, let us discuss in depth together, unveil these problems, and master relevant protection and handling knowledge.

Q

What is rabies?

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by rabies virus, and is zoonotic. It is more common in carnivorous animals such as dogs, wolves, and cats. People are mostly infected by bites by diseased animals. They are clinically manifested as unique fear of water and wind, pharyngeal muscle spasm, progressive paralysis, etc. Because the symptoms of water fear are quite prominent, this disease is also called water fear. How terrible is

Q

Rabies? The mortality rate of

rabies is almost 100%, and usually dies within one week after the onset of the disease. It is precisely because of this that the prevention of rabies is particularly important. Whether rabies vaccine can be injected in a timely and effective manner is the absolute key to whether rabies virus-infected people can save their lives. How many decades can the

Q

viruses lurk in decades?

The World Health Organization has proved through detailed viral genome studies that the incubation period of rabies virus is 2 weeks to 3 months, 99% of the incursions occur within one year, which is rare in more than one year, and the incubation period is up to 6 years.

Q

Is rabies only if you are bitten by a dog?

All mammals may get sick, and the ones we most often come into contact with are:

99% of the sources of infection are dogs, and others include: cats, monkeys, bats, wolves, foxes, leopards... and...

Q

What should we do after being bitten by a dog?

5-step wound treatment method:

①First ask the patient where he was bitten, when, the type of dog, and whether he had received the rabies vaccine. Then check the size and depth of the wound to see if there is redness, swelling, bleeding and bleeding volume.

② Immediately squeeze out the dirty blood from the wound and rinse it repeatedly with 20% soapy water and clean water for 15 minutes.

③ Use 2% iodine or 75% alcohol to apply the wound, and the wound should not be sutured or bandaged.

④ Go to the epidemic prevention station immediately and inject human rabies vaccine.

⑤If the wound is deep, in addition to injecting rabies vaccine, you should also increase the injection of rabies immune serum or globulin. Is it still useful to get vaccinated for more than 24 hours?

According to relevant WHO regulations, the principle of rabies vaccine is that the earlier the vaccination, the better the effect, and it is best to inject it within 24 hours. If a vaccine is injected for more than 24 hours, the vaccine can work as long as the person has not yet developed the disease before the vaccine stimulates the body to produce enough immune antibodies. Therefore, re-vaccine is effective. How many shots are needed for rabies vaccines?

All vaccines can use the "five injection method". Currently, WHO and domestically recommend "2-1-1" vaccination: a total of three doses are doubled, which is the injection on days 0, 7 and 21, respectively.

Q

I have been vaccinated, will I still be given if I get bitten again?

It depends on the time of bitten.

Immunization period: just be vaccinated normally.

Within half a year after the whole immunization: no need to give it again.

Half a year to one year: I will be vaccinated once on the 0th and 3rd days,

Within one to three years: I will get one injection on the 0th, 3rd and 7th days,

Three years later: I will get it again!

Q

Where can I get rabies vaccine?

Not all hospitals can get rabies vaccines. If you call the health hotline 12320, you can find the nearest medical institution that can get vaccinated.

Q

What should I pay attention to after getting vaccinated?

① During the rabies vaccine injection, it is best not to exercise vigorously.

②Eat less protein foods, as well as seafood such as fish and shrimp to avoid allergies.

③Drink less strong tea, wine and eat irritating foods.