17/10/2025
Understanding your Anti-Rabies Vaccine
There are two DOH-approved and WHO-recommended generic types of anti-rabies vaccines:
- PVRV (Purified Verocell Rabies Vaccine)
- PCEC (Purified Chick Embryo Cell Vaccine)
Ang mga ito ay generic na uri ng bakuna at hindi partikular na brand.
Ibig sabihin, maaaring iba-iba ang gumagawa o manufacturer, ngunit lahat ay dapat sumunod sa mahigpit na pamantayan ng DOH at WHO sa kaligtasan at kalidad.
Examples of brands:
• For PCEC type – ChiroRab, VaxiRab
• For PVRV type – Verorab, Abhayrab, Speeda
Animal Bite Treatment Centers (ABTCs) follow the generic type of vaccine (PVRV or PCEC), not the brand.
There is no difference in effect or protection as long as the vaccine is DOH-approved, properly stored (2°C–8°C), and given by a Licensed professional with Training Course on Rabies and Animal Bite Management.