Can pregnant women receive the rabies vaccine?
Oct 31, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Rabies is a fatal disease with an extremely high mortality rate once symptoms develop. However, the rabies vaccine is an inactivated vaccine that has undergone strict safety monitoring and does not pose adverse effects on the health of pregnant women or their fetuses. If a pregnant woman is bitten or scratched by animals such as cats or dogs during pregnancy, she should promptly seek medical attention at a正规 hospital or防疫 station for proper wound management and vaccination to reduce the risk of rabies infection.
In general, pregnant women can receive the rabies vaccine. If feeling unwell, seek medical attention promptly. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Rabies is a fatal disease with an extremely high mortality rate once symptoms develop. However, the rabies vaccine is an inactivated vaccine that has undergone strict safety testing and does not pose adverse effects on the health of pregnant women or their fetuses. If a pregnant woman is bitten or scratched by animals such as cats or dogs during pregnancy, she should promptly go to a正规 hospital or public health clinic for proper wound treatment and vaccination to reduce the risk of rabies infection. Without receiving the rabies vaccine, if a pregnant woman becomes infected with the rabies virus, it would not only severely threaten her own life but could also potentially transmit the virus to the fetus through the placenta.
After being bitten by an animal and during the period of receiving rabies vaccinations, pregnant women should ensure adequate rest and avoid strenuous exercise and excessive fatigue. Keep the wound clean, disinfect and change dressings regularly to prevent wound infection. Pregnant women should also avoid contact with animals as much as possible to prevent further bites.
