Category: Vaccination

Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is a time-sensitive preventive treatment given after high-risk animal bites or scratches. It works by providing immediate antibodies at the wound site while the rabies vaccine builds long-term immunity — for this reason, it must be administered as soon as possible after exposure and before the vaccine series begins. Even minor bites […]

Numerous animal species have the potential to bite humans; however the most important are those arising from snakes, dogs, cats and monkeys. Animal bites can get infected if they’re not checked and treated quickly. Always seek medical advice if you have been bitten by an animal and the bite has broken the skin. Animals have […]