Australia Warns of Counterfeit Rabies Vaccines in India

Australia has issued an urgent advisory regarding counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccine circulating in India since November 2023. The fake doses may offer no protection against the fatal disease, prompting a call for travelers vaccinated in India to seek re-evaluation and potential replacement doses.

• Counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccine circulating in India since November 2023.
• Australian authorities issued an advisory for travelers vaccinated in India.
• Affected individuals may not be protected against the fatal rabies virus.
• Advisory recommends replacement doses for those who received Abhayrab or unknown vaccines.
• India accounts for a significant portion of global rabies deaths annually.

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