Poliomyelitis VS Rabies

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Poliomyelitis: 

 Polio is a highly contagious picornavirus, through only a few patients develop any illness from the infection. Patient presents increased temperature, headache, vomiting, neck stiffness and unilateral tremor (involuntary vibration as from illness or fear). 

      Treatment:

a.       Vaccine with 2 month of age: Pediacel^®

b.      Vaccine with 13-18 years: Revaxis^®

c.       Vaccine with 3¼-5 years: Repevax^® or Infanrix-IPV^®

                                                                      Rabies: 

 Rabies is rhabdovirus spread by bites from an infected mammal (bats, dogs, cats, foxes, raccoons). There is slight risk from scratches, or licks to cuts, mouth or eyes. 

     

     Treatment: 

a.       Vaccines for all age groups: Imovax^® rabies 150 IU/mL (2ml vial or 10ml vial)