Recently, a teenager died from rabies two months after being bitten by a dog. Her final messages reflected her deep regret for not speaking up sooner, resulting in her tragic death. Watch the news here.
Around 200 to 300 Filipinos die every year because of rabies (PCHRD). Furthermore, most of the reported cases of rabies are caused by domestic pets. While the virus usually comes from animal saliva, it can also be transmitted to humans through biting and scratching. Thus, it is important to raise people’s consciousness to the dangers of this infectious viral disease.
Here's what you should do if you get scratched or bitten by a dog or cat.
What to do when I get bitten/scratched?
Wash the affected area with running water and soap for a minimum of 15 minutes
Visit an Animal Bite Professional immediately in any of the following institutions:
Animal Bite Clinics (ABC) - owned by private companies
Animal BIte Treatment Centers (ABTC) - government-owned
Any hospital Emergency Room - can either be private or government-owned
What will happen to me at the Animal Bite Clinic?
The doctor categorizes the bite/scratch area based on location, depth, extent, and any bleeding
What else should I be mentioning to the doctor?
Age and vaccination status of the biting animal
Allergies to any food or medication
Previous rabies and tetanus immunizations, and if completed or not
Depending on the category, you may
Be sent home (Category I)
Receive an Anti-rabies vaccine (Category II)
Receive a combination Anti-rabies vaccine and Rabies Immunoglobulin (Category III)
What should I do after the visit at the clinic?
Observe the biting animal for 14 days, and report any changes in behavior in the animal to the healthcare team
Promptly follow the schedule of your Anti-rabies shots as it may take a total of 3-4 doses to be completely immunized for Rabies
Animal Bite Clinic in Esteban Abada, Loyola Heights
If you want to ensure that you are protected from rabies, you may also avail our pre-exposure anti-rabies shot for only P850. Our pre-exposure anti-rabies vaccine eliminates the need for rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) in case of a biting incident and reduces post-exposure vaccine regimen from 5 to just 3 shots. If you are bitten or scratched by your pet, get vaccinated immediately for as low as P1100. This vaccine package is inclusive of a 1st visit package that includes consultation and 1st dose of anti-rabies vaccine. Note that actual rate depends on bite category.
HOME SERVICE
A minimum of Php 200 home service fee will be charged per household for home service. Message us with your location to confirm the final rate.
WALK-IN
The CIF Central Bite Clinic is located at 41-F Esteban Abada Loyola Heights Quezon City.
Landmarks: Behind McDonald's Katipunan and beside 7-11
To get there, pin CIF CENTRAL MEDICAL CLINIC using Google Maps or Waze.
If commuting, you may walk or ride a tricycle from LRT 2 Katipunan Station (North Entrance).
Message us to book an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome!
📍Location: 41-F Esteban Abada Loyola Heights Katipunan, Quezon City
🕔 Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM - 5PM | Saturday 8AM - 4PM
📞Contact No: 0969-1197955 (SMART) | 0995-3022232 (GLOBE)
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