Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Evelyn Wong has issued a warning to health professionals and the Victorian community regarding counterfeit batches of rabies vaccine Abhayrab®.
The counterfeit vaccine has been circulating in India since November 2023, and people who have received the counterfeit vaccine may not be fully protected against rabies.
Anyone who received Abhayrab®, or an unknown rabies vaccine brand, in India from November 1, 2023 onwards is advised to see their healthcare provider to check if replacement doses are needed.
Clinicians should offer replacement doses with a rabies vaccine registered in Australia.
For more information visit https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/rabies