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A review finds rabies vaccines in India safe and effective

A review finds rabies vaccines in India safe and effective

Rabies is a major public health issue in India, accounting for a significant number of global rabies deaths. A review of clinical studies in India indicates that modern rabies vaccines, including various types and administration methods, are highly effective and safe, with high protection rates. The research supports the use of intradermal vaccination schedules as cost-effective alternatives suitable for areas with high rabies prevalence.

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Singh Shaitan, Tyagi Nidhi and Kumar Nitin carried out the study, titled “Clinical Studies of Rabies Vaccines in India: A Review and Pooled Analysis of Immunogenicity and Safety Outcomes”. Read the study.

The study was published in International Journal Of Recent Trends In Multidisciplinary Research on . See it in the journal.

Rabies is a major public health issue in India, accounting for a significant number of global rabies deaths. Read the full study.

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Study: Clinical Studies of Rabies Vaccines in India: A Review and Pooled Analysis of Immunogenicity and Safety Outcomes by Singh Shaitan, Tyagi Nidhi and Kumar Nitin in International Journal Of Recent Trends In Multidisciplinary Research Read the original (opens in a new tab)

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