AWARNESS ON PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST RABIES AMONG THE ACCREDITED SOCIAL HEALTH ACTIVISTS

Ravish  HS; Sharmila  KN; Chandana  Krishna; Pradeep  Kumar DP; Iswarya  S

Ravish HS
Sharmila KN
Chandana Krishna
Pradeep Kumar DP
Iswarya S

Keywords: Awarness, post exposure prophylaxis, rabies, ASHA

Abstract

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) act an interface between the
community and the public health system in each village. They create awareness
on health & mobilize the community, facilitate them in accessing available health
and health related services. Therefore, whenever there is an animal bite victim,
they should gave correct knowledge to advise them regarding what hey are
supposed to to do immediately after exposure to animal bites and where to seek
heal for post exposure prophylaxis against rabies.