RABIES EDUCATION INITIATIVE
Protecting Communities. Eliminating Rabies.
Rabies is close to 100% preventable
Between a bite and the first sign of illness, there’s a window, sometimes weeks, sometimes less. Inside that window, prevention works.
Yet someone dies of rabies every 9 minutes
99% of human rabies cases are caused by an infected dog bite.
Simple steps to prevent Rabies
Get timely PEP
As there is no specific treatment for clinical rabies, prompt administration of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after exposure to the rabies virus is essential for survival and prevention of the disease.
PEP Includes
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Local treatment of wound(s)
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Categorization of animal bite wound(s)
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Anti Rabies Vaccination (ARV)
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Administration of Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG)
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In addition, Tetanus prophylaxis, analgesics & systemic antibiotics may be given.
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Founder
Dr. A.K. Gupta
Dr. A. K. Gupta graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1973 Batch). He is currently practicing as a Rabies Consultant and Family Physician at Rana Pratap Bagh since 1980. He is Joint Secretary, Association for Prevention and Control of Rabies in India (APCRI).
Most Trusted Doctor of Delhi – Golden Award of India (2022)
Legendary Anti-Rabies Physician – Golden Star Awards (2019)
Best Anti-Rabies Doctor (North India) – Worldwide Impact Awards (2018)
Emerging Anti-Rabies Doctor (Asia-Pacific) – Indo-Sri Lanka Friendship Awards (2018)
First Prize Winner – 4th International Symposium on Rabies Quiz, Indonesia (2012)
Life Member – Association for Prevention & Control of Rabies in India (APCRI, 2004)
Understanding Rabies: Knowledge That Saves Lives
Understanding Rabies (Dr A.K. Gupta, 2013) offers a comprehensive overview of the disease: epidemiology, virus biology, animal reservoirs, wound categorization, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and immunoglobulin use, animal bite management, and myths in Indian context. A core reference for clinicians, epidemiologists and students in rabies-endemic regions.