Availability of Rabies vaccines in Pakistan

Beware of the dog bites

Rabies virus is transmitted through bites/saliva of rabid dogs and bats. If untreated, bites from rabid dogs may cause rabies in the victim which proves fatal later on. One must have a fair knowledge about this topic because of the severity of the problem.
In this article, different vaccines against rabies are enlisted in the photo given below.
 These are the vaccines available in Pakistan and you might get them at some reputable veterinary store all over the country. Click here to read about primary medical care for dog bite


 

Rabisin

Rabisin is an inactivated vaccine against rabies. "Merial", a French company manufactures it. It is available in the form of clear colorless injection. It is in suspension form. Adjuvant used in this vaccine is aluminium hydroxide. Immunity is established 30 days after the administration of the vaccine subcutaneously. Price of rabisin vaccine in Pakistan in Rs. 180 per ml.
You can order it online by clicking the link given below.

Click here to buy Rabisin online

Canvac

Canvac is manufactured by a Denmark company 'Dyntac'. Canvac contains attenuated viruses. It is useful not only against rabies but also protects from canine distemper, infectious hepatitis, infectious laryngeotracheitis, parvo virus infection and parainfluenza in dogs. Price of this vaccine in Pakistan is Rs. 137 per ml.

Biocan

Biocan is made by Bioveta. Like other two vaccines discussed earlier, Biocan is also administered subcut. Biocan NOVEL has different varieties of vaccines which are effective against rabies, CPV, CDV, CAV and others. Dose to be administered is 1 ml. Price of this vaccine is Rs. 125 per ml.
Note: These vaccines are for use in animals only. In case of any accidental exposure, seek the help of the qualified doctor.

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