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The insured vaccinates against “Rabies” for free at the hospital according to the right. Check conditions, qualifications and all details before receiving the service here.
“Rabies” can occur all seasons, but caution must be exercised in the summer as the hot weather can cause dogs to become more irritated and bitten more easily than during the normal season.
For many insurers, they may not know yet. Social Security Office provide rabies vaccination service For the insured at the hospital according to the right Free of charge, which can be vaccinated both before and after being bitten.
In the case of those who are unable to receive vaccination services in the hospital according to their rights, the expenses must be reserved first. and file a claim for reimbursement for the first vaccination
However, since the disease does not show symptoms immediately after being bitten, if symptoms are present there is no cure. 100% fatality rate
Therefore, when bitten, you should immediately see a doctor for rabies vaccination to prevent the virus from entering the nervous system or as late as within 2 days and complete the vaccination strictly according to the schedule.
Conditions for receiving vaccination services are as follows
1. In case of emergency, can not receive rabies vaccination service in the hospital according to the right Let the insurer reserve expenses first. and submit a request for a refund. “Only the first dose” according to the rules and conditions and
2. Receive treatment in a hospital according to your right without charge. If the insured does not receive treatment in a hospital according to the right You must be responsible for your own expenses.
rabies It is a disease that does not show symptoms immediately after being bitten. Have to wait for the incubation period of the disease, on average 2-8 weeks, may be shorter or longer. Which has a medical report indicating that there is an incubation period of years depending on the location where the infection enters, for example, if bitten by an animal in the face The incubation period is short due to its proximity to the brain. or areas with a lot of nerve endings, such as hands, etc.
Once symptoms show, there is no cure. The death rate is 100%, therefore, it is necessary to immediately see a doctor to receive rabies vaccination immediately or as soon as within 2 days after being bitten and vaccinated strictly according to the schedule.
However, the Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Has urged agencies in all areas to monitor, prevent and control rabies. under the project of disease-free animals, safe people from rabies according to the resolution of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Prince Chulabhorn Walailak Crown Princess Krom Phra Si Sawangkhawattana Worakhattiya Rajanari By integrating with local administrative organizations, proactive disease surveillance and building a disease surveillance network to cover all areas.
Aim to inject at least 80% of dogs and cats, collect samples of all animals showing suspicious symptoms, and submit for diagnosis. Coordinate with public health agencies to expedite contacts and risk groups for treatment and vaccination against rabies in humans. and public relations to educate the public about rabies