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    Rabies – child under 1 year

    Pediatric dosage of the rabies vaccine for babies.

    Protects against

    Rabies (100% fatal without treatment)

    Validity

    Basic protection, 2 extra doses needed after bite

    Schedule

    3 doses: day 0, 7 and 21-28

    Side effects

    Usually mild

    About Rabies

    Rabies is a viral infection that affects the nervous system and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. The virus is transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals.

    How is it transmitted?

    Through saliva of infected animals, usually through a bite. Dogs are the main source in many countries, but cats, bats, monkeys and other mammals can also transmit rabies.

    Symptoms

    Fever and headache
    Tingling around the bite wound
    Anxiety and confusion
    Hallucinations
    Hydrophobia (fear of water)
    Paralysis
    Coma and death

    Possible complications

    • Without treatment: 100% fatal
    • Severe neurological damage

    Risk areas

    Asia (especially India, China, Indonesia)AfricaCentral and South AmericaEastern Europe

    Risk groups

    Babies and young children (cannot report bites)Adventure travelersPeople in remote areas

    About the vaccination

    Vaccine type

    Inactivated vaccine (pediatric dose)

    How does it work?

    The vaccine contains killed rabies viruses and is given in an adjusted dosage for babies.

    ⏱️ When to vaccinate?

    At least 4 weeks before departure for the complete series.

    ✓ Effectiveness

    Almost 100% when correctly administered.

    Who should get this vaccination?

    • Babies traveling to risk areas
    • Babies moving to areas with high rabies prevalence

    Not suitable for

    • There are no absolute contraindications due to the severity of rabies

    Possible side effects

    Pain or redness at injection site.

    💡 Good to know

    After a bite, 2 additional doses are always needed, even after preventive vaccination.

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    Usually available within a week. Call for urgent appointments.

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