Abhayrab Rabies Vaccine is a purified, inactivated vaccine designed to protect against the rabies virus, a fatal viral infection transmitted through the bite or scratch of infected animals such as dogs, bats, or monkeys. It is used in both post-exposure and pre-exposure prophylaxis.

🔬 Mechanism of Action

The vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce rabies virus–neutralizing antibodies. As a result, it helps the body fight and eliminate the virus before it can affect the central nervous system.

💊 Indications

Abhayrab is indicated for:

• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) after suspected or confirmed rabies exposure
• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for high-risk individuals such as veterinarians, animal handlers, and laboratory workers

📌 Key Features

• Dosage Form: Injection (intramuscular or intradermal as per protocol)
• Therapeutic Class: Inactivated Viral Vaccine
• Administration: Given as a series of doses according to WHO or national guidelines
• Schedule: Typically multiple doses over several days (e.g., Day 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28 for PEP)

⚕️ Benefits

• Provides effective protection against rabies infection
• Essential life-saving vaccine after animal bites
• Safe and well-tolerated
• Can be used in all age groups

⚠️ Precautions

• Should be administered as soon as possible after exposure
• Complete the full vaccination schedule for maximum protection
• May cause mild side effects such as pain at injection site, fever, or headache
• In severe exposures, rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) may also be required
• Use under medical supervision

Abhayrab (Rabies Vaccine) is a critical, life-saving vaccine that provides protection against rabies, ensuring effective prevention when administered promptly and according to recommended vaccination schedules.