Many patients, after being bitten by a dog suspected of having rabies, experience extreme anxiety, fear, and concern. So, when is the most appropriate time to get the rabies vaccine? What types of rabies vaccines are currently being used in Vietnam?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), rabies is a widespread disease worldwide. Every year, over 10 million people are bitten by rabid or suspected rabid animals and require post-exposure rabies vaccination. Approximately 60,000 - 70,000 people die from rabies, with most cases reported from tropical countries.