Detection of rabies antibody among persons vaccinated with rabies vaccine in Taiyuan, 2005-2007

ObjectiveTo investigate the antibody level after vaccination of rabies vaccine，and find the subjects who failed in the rabies immunization in a timely manner so that aggressive and effective revaccination could be taken to ensure effective immunization for each vaccination receiver. MethodsThe indirect immunofluorescence assay test (IFAT) was performed to detect rabies antibody of the subjects immunized after exposure. The data were processed using Excel and SPSS 11.5 software. ResultsA total of 175 rabies antibody-positive subjects were identified out of 229 vaccination receivers, the positive rate being 76.4%. There was no statistical difference in positive rates of rabies antibody by gender and age, but the statistical significant differences were observed on the sources of vaccine and the location of inoculation. ConclusionThe immune response to rabies vaccine might not differed by gender or age. So it is highly suggested for people bitten by dogs, cats and other animals to be vaccinated in an available health service center with qualified vaccination.