Key points
- More than 42,650 doses of anti-rabies vaccine have been delivered to the regions of Ukraine.
- The rabies vaccine has already been delivered to the regional centers for disease control and prevention, which will distribute it among medical facilities providing anti-rabies care.
- Rabies is a fatal disease, but it can be completely prevented if vaccination is done on time.
- Anti-rabies immunoglobulin is used only in cases of high risk of infection – as decided by a doctor.
- A list of medical facilities that provide anti-rabies care can be found by calling the Ministry of Health’s contact center: 0 800 505 201.
The regional centers for disease control and prevention have received 42,650 doses of anti-rabies vaccine, purchased by the state-owned enterprise “Medical Procurements of Ukraine”.
The rabies vaccine will then be distributed among medical facilities that provide anti-rabies care in the regions.
Rabies is a life-threatening disease, but it can be completely prevented if medical help is sought in time and vaccination is done.
The basis of rabies prevention is the rabies vaccine itself. Anti-rabies immunoglobulin is used only in cases of high risk of infection – as decided by a doctor after evaluating the specific case.
– Ministry of Health.
According to the Ministry of Health, in case of an animal bite or scratch, the affected area should be thoroughly washed with soap and water for 10-15 minutes, the wound should be treated, and a sterile bandage should be applied. After that, one should seek medical help as soon as possible.
To find out which medical facilities in a particular region provide anti-rabies care, you can call the Ministry of Health’s contact center: 0 800 505 201.
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