Open every day · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Zapanta 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Teresa 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) Anti-rabies vaccination clinic · 6 branches in Rizal
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Dog or cat bite · scratch · lick on broken skin

Wash it for 15 minutes. Then come in today.

Rabies can be prevented when treatment starts early. Don't wait for the wound to look serious, and don't wait to see how the animal behaves.

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15 MINUTES

Soap and running water, the full quarter hour.

  1. Step 1

    Wash

    Soap and running water, for a full 15 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Clean

    Use an antiseptic such as povidone-iodine or alcohol if you have one. Skip garlic, toothpaste and tandok.

  3. Step 3

    Come in

    Go to the nearest branch the same day, even if the wound looks small.

Branch directory

Six branches across Antipolo, Tanay, Taytay and Teresa

Go to whichever is nearest. Every branch is open daily, and your record is shared across all six, so a follow-up dose can be given at any of them.

  • M. Santos

    Upper Antipolo

    Open daily

    8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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  • Mayamot

    Lower Antipolo

    Open daily

    8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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  • Zapanta

    Mahabang Parang, Antipolo

    Open daily

    9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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  • Tanay

    Tanay

    Open daily

    8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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  • Taytay

    Taytay

    Open daily

    8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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  • Teresa

    Teresa

    Open daily

    9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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Exposure categories

Does it need a vaccine?

Exposures are graded in three categories. If you aren't sure which one applies, come in and our staff will assess the wound.

Category I

You touched or fed the animal, or it licked skin that isn't broken.

No vaccine needed. Wash the area well.

Category II

Nibbling on bare skin, or a minor scratch that didn't bleed.

Vaccine, started right away.

Category III

A bite or scratch that broke the skin, a lick on a wound or on the eyes, nose or mouth, or any contact with a bat.

Vaccine and immunoglobulin, started right away.

Dose schedule

Four visits over four weeks

A full course is four doses. The first three are close together, and the last comes three weeks later.

  1. Day 0First visit
  2. Day 33 days later
  3. Day 71 week
  4. Day 284 weeks

On the first visit

Our staff assess the wound and give the first dose. Deeper wounds also get immunoglobulin, and most patients get a tetanus shot.

Keep to your dates

If you miss a date, come as soon as you can. A late dose is still given. A dose can't be given early.

Vaccinated before, or started elsewhere?

Tell us. A booster course is shorter, and a course begun at another clinic can continue here. Bring your vaccination card.

Services

What we do

  • Anti-rabies vaccination after a bite or scratch
  • Rabies immunoglobulin for severe exposures
  • Booster doses for people vaccinated before
  • Pre-exposure vaccination for people who work with animals
  • Tetanus protection

FAQ

Common questions

It's only a small scratch. Do I still need to come?

If the skin was broken, yes. A small wound can carry the same risk as a deep one. If it didn't break the skin, wash it, and come in if you're unsure.

It's my own pet and it looks healthy.

Come in anyway. An animal can pass on rabies before it shows any sign. Tell our staff if the animal can be watched over the coming days, but don't wait for that before starting.

It happened a few days ago. Is it too late?

No. Come in now. Treatment is still worth starting, and sooner is better.

Is the vaccine safe for children and during pregnancy?

Yes. Neither is a reason to delay treatment after an exposure.