New Generation Vero Cell Rabies Vaccine SPEEDA®

Effective Solution Against Rabies

SPEEDA is a highly purified next-generation rabies vaccine, refined through chromatography and produced from the PV-2016 rabies virus strain (a Pasteur strain supplied by the U.S. CDC and recommended by the WHO), based on the continuous Vero cell culture principle.

SPEEDA has been available on the market since 2005, contributing to the supply of next-generation vaccines to provide rabies immunity for people in Vietnam and globally. Most recently, this vaccine has been approved for intradermal administration using the TRC-ID regimen in Thailand.

Note: Any animal, including dogs, cats, bats, rats, etc., that bites must be vaccinated!

Using the new-generation Vero cell rabies vaccine SPEEDA® is the best way to protect yourself against rabies.

Outstanding Advantages of SPEEDA® Vaccine

Technology of closed automated production system using purified rabies virus antigen (L-Pasteur PV-2061 strain propagated in Vero cells and inactivated by β-propiolactone).
Ensures high safety and efficacy, generating rabies immunity at 2.5 IU (according to WHO standards).
Safe with Minimal Side Effects: Clinically tested on various groups, suitable for both children and adults.
Store at a temperature of 2°C – 8°C as per the manufacturer’s regulations, convenient for vaccination clinics.

Advanced Technology

Innovative Cell Culturing Technique: A specially designed system for cell cultivation through perfusion, utilizing ultra-high-density microcarrier containers that retain a large number of cells while simultaneously collecting a high concentration of viruses.
Highly Efficient Purification System: A four-column chromatography system is integrated in series to achieve maximum purification efficiency, removing 99.9% of impurities (including host cell DNA and proteins).
State-of-the-Art Fully Automated Closed Production System: This closed system prevents contamination effectively without the need for additional antibiotics.
Thiomersal-Free: No thiomersal is used in the production or formulation process, significantly enhancing the vaccine’s safety.
High-Quality Standards: Ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and stability for every lot of the vaccine.

Target Users for SPEEDA® Vaccine

Considerations Before Administering SPEEDA Vaccine:

Pregnant Women: SPEEDA can be used in emergency situations if there is a high risk of rabies exposure; however, consultation with a doctor is recommended.
Individuals with a History of Severe Allergies to Vaccine Components: It is essential to check the ingredients before administration.
Individuals with Immunodeficiency (e.g., HIV-positive patients, cancer patients undergoing treatment, organ transplant recipients, or those on immunosuppressive therapy): Vaccination should be administered under the guidance of a physician.

Pre-Exposure Vaccination Candidates

Healthcare workers, doctors, and laboratory technicians working in rabies virus research laboratories.
Veterinarians, veterinary staff, and animal quarantine officers who frequently handle animals at risk of carrying the rabies virus.
Dog owners, pet caregivers, and animal trainers, especially those working in pet care and animal shelter facilities.
Forest rangers, wildlife control personnel, and individuals working in natural environments with potential exposure to rabies-carrying wildlife (e.g., bats, foxes, raccoons, ferrets).

Post-Exposure Vaccination Candidates

Individuals bitten or scratched by dogs, cats, or wild animals (e.g., ferrets, foxes, bats, civets, rodents), resulting in bleeding or skin damage.
Those exposed to the saliva of a potentially rabid animal through open wounds or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth).
Individuals bitten by an animal whose rabies vaccination status cannot be verified.
Special cases: Those previously vaccinated against rabies who are bitten by a potentially rabid animal still require booster doses according to the appropriate protocol.

Intramuscular Vaccination Schedule for SPEEDA®

Adverse Effects

Like all vaccines, rabies vaccines may cause some adverse effects in certain individuals, such as:

Local reactions: Pain, redness, itching, and induration at the injection site. These symptoms gradually subside.

Systemic reactions: Mild fever, chills, nasal congestion, fatigue, dizziness, arthritis, muscle pain, and gastrointestinal disturbances.

Severe adverse reactions: Rare cases of anaphylactic-like reactions such as eczema and urticaria, which can be treated according to the doctor’s guidance.

=> Inform your doctor about any adverse effects experienced while using this vaccine.

Expert Advice

Important instructions patients must follow:

You must complete the full vaccination treatment on schedule and not skip any doses.
If you experience any unusual symptoms, report immediately to the on-duty doctor for timely management.
During the vaccination period, you can bathe and eat normally, but avoid strenuous work and sports activities.
Do not consume alcohol.
Do not take medications containing corticosteroids or hormone-related drugs (ACTH) during the vaccination period.

If bitten and the animal is still alive:

Do not kill, eat, or sell the animal. Instead, keep it and feed it normally for observation over 10 days.
Do not vaccinate the animal against rabies during the observation period.
If the animal dies, disappears, or shows signs of rabies during observation, immediately report it to a doctor for timely treatment.
Keep the vaccination record for one year. If you are bitten again within this period, bring the record to the vaccination center for consultation.
Ensure rabies vaccination for pets such as dogs and cats.

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