What is the difference between rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin

The reason why so many wild dogs are now being taken in by shelters is not because they contribute to the dirtiness of our environment, but because they can easily spread diseases, such as rabies. As we all know, rabies is an incurable disease and once it occurs, it is fatal. So once bitten by a dog, you must be vaccinated with rabies vaccine. What is the difference between rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin?

Rabies vaccine

The vaccine is an inactivated virus that is injected into the human body to stimulate the body to produce rabies virus antibodies. Therefore, the injection of vaccines produces antibodies slowly, but it is a long-lasting immunity. After injection of rabies vaccine, the immunity level can be maintained for half a year. If re-exposure occurs during the immunization process, continue to complete the full vaccination according to the original procedure without increasing the dose; those who are exposed again within half a year after the full immunization generally do not need to be re-immunized; those who are exposed again within half a year to one year after the full immunization should receive 1 dose of vaccine each on days 0 and 3; those who are exposed again within 1-3 years should receive 1 dose of vaccine each on days 0, 3, and 7; those who are exposed again for more than 3 years should receive the full vaccination.

Immunoglobulins

The protein is an antibody cultured in vitro that is directly injected into the human body to directly inactivate the virus and immediately produce protective antibodies to provide early protective antibodies. But it is short-term protection.

in conclusion:

Rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin complement each other. Protein can be used for short-term protection, while vaccine is needed to maintain long-term protection.

How much does rabies vaccine cost

The price of rabies vaccination varies depending on the severity of the bite, breed, and region. Usually, a rabies vaccine is divided into 5 doses, and the bitten person should be vaccinated at 0, 3, 7, 14, and 30 days respectively. If the bite is above the trunk or there are multiple serious bites, the vaccine should be administered at 0, 3, 7, 14, 30, 45, and 60 days respectively. The domestic price is about 60 yuan per stick; the imported price is about 80 yuan per stick. If antibodies are not produced, one or two more vaccines should be given as booster shots and blood tests should be done again until antibodies are produced.

The severity of each person's bite is different, and the antibody production of each person's body is also different. Therefore, the rabies vaccination situation is also different. The specific price depends on the injection arrangement of the epidemic prevention station staff.