20 Veterinarians And Health Officers In Rejang Lebong Divaksin Antirabies

Illustration of the antirabies vaccine (AntaRANews)

BENGKULU - The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Distankan) of Rejang Lebong Regency said 20 animal health workers in Rejang Lebong had been given the anti-rabies (VAR) vaccine.

"Alhamdulillah, all of our vaccinators in the field have been given the anti-rabies vaccine, this VAR was given at the Rejang Lebong Health Service two weeks ago," said Head of Rejang Lebong, Zulkarnain, in Rejang Lebong, Bengkulu, Tuesday, August 15, which was confiscated by Antara.

He explained that the vaccinators that had been given by VAR consisted of veterinarians and veterinary health workers with a total of 20 people.

This vaccination, he continued, was given to them because the risk in carrying out their duties was high enough so they had to be anticipated so that they would not be infected because they were bitten by animals or rabies-contagious animals (HPR) while carrying out their duties.

The vaccination for the animal health worker, he said, after his party sent a letter to the local Health Office so that the vaccinator was given VAR so that they could be safe in carrying out their duties.

Head of the Rejang Health Service Lebong Rephi Meido said that in 2023 his party held 140 vials of anti-rabies vaccine (VAR) for residents who were bitten by rabies-infectious animals (HPR), such as the bite of dogs, cats, and monkeys.

"We have prepared 140 vials, in which one vial is for four injections. Some of the existing stocks have been used," he said.

He said the stock of VAR stored at the Rejang Lebong Health Office Pharmacy Warehouse was prepared for people who were bitten by HPR who were treated at 21 health centers spread across 15 sub-districts in Rejang Lebong.