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Rabies Vaccine Schedules in Uganda
If you’ve been bitten or scratched by an animal that might have rabies, treatment should begin right away. The aim is to stop the virus
25 July 2025
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If you’ve been bitten or scratched by an animal that might have rabies, treatment should begin right away. The aim is to stop the virus
What Is Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis? Rabies post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a life-saving treatment given after contact with saliva from potentially rabid animals. This
What Are Animal and Human Bites? Bites from animals or humans cause wounds such as scratches, teeth marks, puncture wounds, or deep cuts. Cat bites
Insect bites and stings happen when insects like bees, wasps, ants, spiders, or scorpions bite or sting the skin. Most insect venom causes only mild
Snakebites happen when a snake’s fangs break your skin. Most snakes in Uganda are not venomous, and their bites usually cause only swelling and redness.
Bites and stings happen when teeth, fangs, or insect stingers break your skin. They can come from animals like dogs, snakes, insects, or even other
Hypoglycaemia means low blood sugar levels in the body. When blood sugar falls below 3.0 mmol/L (55 mg/dl), it can cause symptoms that need quick
Febrile convulsions are sudden shaking episodes (seizures) that happen in young children when they have a high fever. These seizures usually last a few minutes
If a child is unable to drink enough fluids or is losing too much fluid because of illness, they may need fluids given through a
Fluids and electrolytes are essential for your body to work properly. When your body loses too much fluid or the balance of minerals like sodium
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