Four things to note after rabies vaccination

Jun 26,2024
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Four precautions after injecting rabies vaccine:

1. Inject according to the process: it is best to inject the first dose of rabies vaccine within 24 hours, and subsequent rabies Vaccines must be administered according to prescribed procedures.

2. Adjust your diet: After receiving the rabies vaccine, you should not drink alcohol, smoke, drink strong tea, or eat overly spicy food. Foods such as chocolate, coffee, and cola should also be avoided.

3. Pay attention to rest: avoid fatigue and strenuous activities. Severe physical exhaustion will affect the effectiveness of the vaccine.

4. Seek medical treatment in time: If you find any side effects after injection of rabies vaccine, such as nausea, headache, abdominal pain, etc., you should go to the hospital in time and receive further treatment according to the doctor's advice.

What to do if bitten by a dog:

1. After being bitten, you should immediately wash the wound with 20% soapy water and tap water for 20 minutes alternately. Above, forcefully squeeze out the blood from the wound and surrounding tissues at the same time.

2. If the bite is severe and you cannot handle it yourself, you need to go to the hospital for cleaning and disinfection, and infiltrate and inject rabies immune globulin around the wound.

3. Then go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or a community hospital to receive the rabies vaccine. Do not drink alcohol or strong tea during the vaccination period.

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