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What is ChiroRab?

Rabies Prevention Vaccine

ChiroRab is a vaccine containing rabies virus that has been killed. After administration of the vaccine, the immune system (the body’s natural defence system) forms antibodies to rabies viruses. These antibodies protect from infections or diseases by the virus that causes rabies. None of the components of the vaccine can cause rabies.

What ChiroRab is used for

Instructions for Use and Medical Guidance

ChiroRab can be used to prevent rabies in two possible situations:

Pre-exposure prophylaxis: Before possible risk of exposure to the rabies virus
Post-exposure prophylaxis: After suspected or proven exposure to the rabies virus

How is Rabies Transmitted?

Rabies is an infection that can be transmitted when an individual is bitten, scratched, or licked by an infected animal, particularly where there is broken skin. Contact with animal traps licked or bitten by infected animals can also cause infections.

What do you need to know before you/your Child receives ChiroRab

ChiroRab can be given to anyone exposed to the rabies virus (including those who are pregnant) because of the seriousness of rabies infection.

DO NOT take ChiroRab® before the risk of exposure to the rabies virus if you or your child:

  1. Have/has a history of severe allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) to the active substances or the ingredient list.
  2. Have/has an acute disease requiring treatment.

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Possible side effects:

Like all medications, this can also have side effects. They may or may not happen to everybody.

Very common side-effects:

  1. Headache
  2. Fatigue
  3. Fever
  4. Dizziness
  5. Rash
  6. General discomfort
  7. Weakness

Common side-effects:

  1. Swollen glands
  2. Decreased appetite
  3. Nausea
  4. Vomiting
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Stomach pain/discomfort
  7. Hives
  8. Muscle pain
  9. Joint pain

Rare side-effects:

  1. Allergic reactions
  2. Pins and needles
  3. Sweating
  4. Chills

Very rare side-effects:

  1. Brain inflammation
  2. Nerve disturbances
  3. Inability to move
  4. Fainting, unsteadiness with dizziness
  5. Swelling of the face or throat

ChiroRab contains:

Less than 23 mg of sodium per dose is essentially ‘sodium-free’.

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Severe Allergic Reactions

If you or your child is known to be at risk of a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or to any of the ingredients, you/your child may be given a different vaccine against rabies that does not contain these ingredients. If no alternative vaccine is available, your doctor or nurse will discuss the risks of vaccination and rabies virus infection with you before you or your child receives the vaccine.