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When is ERIG needed?
Rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) should be administered as soon as possible after the initiation of post-exposure prophylaxis. RIG should not be given after day 7 following the first rabies vaccine dose, because circulating neutralizing antibody will have begun to appear.
Does rabies vaccine give lifelong immunity?
No. There is no single-dose rabies vaccine available anywhere in the world which can provide lifelong immunity. Single-dose vaccines are available, but they only provide immunity for a limited period of time.
How often will you have to take the Covid vaccine?
People who received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for their primary series should get a booster shot at least 6 months after completing the primary series. People who received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine should get a booster shot at least 2 months after getting their first shot.
What does ERIG vaccine do?
ERIG is equine RIG and is produced in horses. HRIG is human RIG and is produced in humans. Both products contain antibodies specifically made against rabies virus. Both products are produced by vaccinating horses (ERIG) or humans (HRIG) and harvesting their plasma which contains antibodies against rabies virus.
How much is ERIG vaccine Philippines?
Rabies-Related Laws
| Name of Drug | Price |
|---|---|
| ERIG P (Favirab) 1 vial + syringe 2 vials + syringe 3 vials + syringe 4 vials + syringe | P 1,320.00 + 6.00 = P 1,326.00 P 2,400.00 + 7.00 = P 2.407.00 P 3,600.00 + 13.00 = P 3,613.00 P 4,800.00 + 14.00 = P 4,814.00 |
Is rabies vaccine 100 percent effective?
Human rabies is a 100\% vaccine-preventable disease, yet it continues to kill. Rabies vaccinations are highly effective, safe and well tolerated.
Is ERIG vaccine safe?
The dose of ERIG is twice as high (40 IU/Kg of body weight) as the dose needed if you receive HRIG (20 IU/Kg of body weight). Modern (more purified) ERIG is now considered as safe as HRIG by WHO.