Verorab
Vero cell rabies vaccine · Sanofi Pasteur
Prevents
Dosing schedules
Post-exposure – 5 intramuscular doses (days 0, 3, 7, 14, 28)
| Dose | Day (from exposure) | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (day 0) | Day 0 | – |
| Dose 2 (day 3) | Day 3 | 3 days |
| Dose 3 (day 7) | Day 7 | 4 days |
| Dose 4 (day 14) | Day 14 | 7 days |
| Dose 5 (day 28) | Day 28 | 14 days |
Each dose is one intramuscular dose (deltoid muscle; young children in the anterolateral thigh). Category III exposure also requires rabies immunoglobulin as prescribed. If the animal is observed and remains healthy after 10–15 days, the health worker may stop the vaccination. After an animal bite or scratch: wash the wound immediately with soap and plenty of clean water for about 15 minutes, disinfect it, then go to a health facility to have the exposure assessed. The schedule in the app is only a reminder and does not replace a health worker's prescription.
Source: Ministry of Health Decision 1622/QĐ-BYT of 08/5/2014 – Guidance on surveillance, prevention and control of human rabies (1622/QĐ-BYT). Reviewed on 05/10/2026.
Post-exposure – intradermal (days 0, 3, 7, 28)
| Dose | Day (from exposure) | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Visit 1 (day 0) – 2 intradermal sites | Day 0 | – |
| Visit 2 (day 3) – 2 intradermal sites | Day 3 | 3 days |
| Visit 3 (day 7) – 2 intradermal sites | Day 7 | 4 days |
| Visit 4 (day 28) – 2 intradermal sites | Day 28 | 21 days |
Each visit gives 2 intradermal injections (0.1 ml each), only at facilities with staff trained in intradermal injection. Category III exposure also requires rabies immunoglobulin as prescribed. After an animal bite or scratch: wash the wound immediately with soap and plenty of clean water for about 15 minutes, disinfect it, then go to a health facility to have the exposure assessed. The schedule in the app is only a reminder and does not replace a health worker's prescription.
Source: Ministry of Health Decision 1622/QĐ-BYT of 08/5/2014 – Guidance on surveillance, prevention and control of human rabies (1622/QĐ-BYT). Reviewed on 05/10/2026.
Re-exposure – people previously fully vaccinated (days 0, 3)
| Dose | Day (from exposure) | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (day 0) | Day 0 | – |
| Dose 2 (day 3) | Day 3 | 3 days |
For people with documented pre-exposure prophylaxis or a completed post-exposure course. Rabies immunoglobulin is usually not needed. The health worker decides the schedule based on the time since the previous vaccination. After an animal bite or scratch: wash the wound immediately with soap and plenty of clean water for about 15 minutes, disinfect it, then go to a health facility to have the exposure assessed. The schedule in the app is only a reminder and does not replace a health worker's prescription.
Source: Ministry of Health Decision 1622/QĐ-BYT of 08/5/2014 – Guidance on surveillance, prevention and control of human rabies (1622/QĐ-BYT). Reviewed on 05/10/2026.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis – 3 doses (days 0, 7, 21 or 28)
| Dose | Day (from first dose) | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (day 0) | Day 0 | – |
| Dose 2 (day 7) | Day 7 | 7 days |
| Dose 3 (day 21 or 28) | Day 21 | 14 days |
| Booster (after 1 year, then every 5 years) Booster | Day 365 | 330 days Booster every 5 years |
For people at high risk: veterinary workers, forest rangers, rabies laboratory staff, people living in or travelling to high-risk areas, and children in endemic areas. Boosters as prescribed by a health worker.
Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.
Special precautions
Pre-exposure prophylaxis: 3 doses; after exposure: 5 intramuscular or 8 intradermal doses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
After exposure there are NO CONTRAINDICATIONS (saving life comes first)