Rabies vaccine to be given within what time

The rabies vaccine is usually injected within 24 hours of being bitten by a dog or bleeding, and the faster the rabies vaccine is injected, the better the results will be, most use the 5 shot injection method, there are also 4 shots, the specific 4 or 5 shot injection method is related to the specific rabies vaccine, different manufacturers injection method may also be different, the specific can Refer to the rabies vaccine instructions for injection. If the patient is bitten by a rabid dog, it is best to combine the rabies immunoglobulin injection for a better interruption effect. Immediately after the bite, the wound should be washed with soapy water for 15 minutes, disinfected with iodophor or alcohol, and the rabies vaccination should be given as soon as possible at the local CDC or a hospital in a position to do so.