Verorab – Anti-Rabies Vaccine

Verorab is a highly effective, inactivated rabies vaccine developed to protect against rabies virus infection. It is widely used for preventive immunization (pre-exposure) and post-exposure treatment following bites from rabid or potentially infected animals. This vaccine is essential for travelers, veterinarians, animal handlers, and individuals living in high-risk areas.

🔹 Who Should Get Verorab?

Individuals exposed to rabies-prone animals (dogs, bats, cats, monkeys)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, and laboratory workers dealing with rabies virus
Travelers to rabies-endemic regions (Asia, Africa, South America)
People who have been bitten, scratched, or licked on an open wound by a rabid or suspected rabid animal
Children and adults living in areas with a high risk of rabies transmission
🔹 Key Benefits:
✔ Provides lifesaving protection against rabies infection
✔ WHO-recommended for both pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis
✔ Safe and effective for adults and children
✔ Essential for travelers and individuals in rabies-endemic areas
✔ Reduces the risk of fatal rabies infection after exposure

🔹 Indications:

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): Recommended for individuals at high risk of rabies exposure
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP): Administered after an animal bite or scratch to prevent rabies infection
Rabies outbreak control in public health settings
⚠️ Precautions:

Must be administered under medical supervision
Common side effects: pain at the injection site, mild fever, headache, muscle pain
Full post-exposure treatment may require additional doses and rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) for high-risk cases
Not recommended for individuals with severe allergic reactions to vaccine components
📦 Packaging: 1 dose (40,000)

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