It is recommended that a vaccine series be initiated and completed with the same vaccine product; however, decreased efficacy or increased frequency of adverse reactions have not been documented when the series is initiated with one vaccine product and completed with another.
The rabies vaccine series induces an active immune response that requires 7 to 10 days to develop and persists for many years. Previously vaccinated individuals are those who have completed a pre-exposure or post-exposure regimen of human diploid cell vaccine HDCV or purified chick embryo cell vaccine PCEC , or who have received a different vaccine outside of the U.
Following an exposure, previously vaccinated persons are given two 1. No HRIG is administered. Every effort should be made to adhere to the recommended PEP regimen schedule, especially the first two days of treatment, days 0 and 3.
After day 3 of the regimen, deviations of a few days are acceptable. For most minor delays or interruptions, the vaccination schedule can be shifted and resumed as though the patient were on schedule. For example, if a patient misses the dose scheduled for day 7 and presents for vaccination on day 10, the day 7 dose should be administered that day, and the final dose given one week later on day Please consult MDH epidemiologists for advice when substantial deviations from the recommended schedule have occurred.
Rabies products are commercially available through pharmaceutical distributors or may be obtained directly from the manufacturers using the toll-free numbers listed below. The Minnesota Department of Health does not provide rabies biologics. Vaccination - Rabies Contents Overview Vaccination. A vaccine is available to help protect people at risk of being exposed to rabies.
Who should have the rabies vaccine People who are travelling You should consider being vaccinated against rabies if you're travelling to an area of the world where rabies is common and: you plan to stay for a month or more, or there's unlikely to be quick access to appropriate medical care you plan to do activities that could put you at increased risk of exposure to animals with rabies, such as running or cycling It takes up to 4 weeks to complete the vaccine course, so you need to start it at least 1 month before you plan to leave.
People at risk through their work Vaccination is also recommended for anyone at risk of being exposed to rabies through their job paid or voluntary , such as: people who regularly handle bats people who handle imported animals, such as workers at animal quarantine centres laboratory workers who handle rabies samples If you think this applies to you, speak to your employer or occupational health provider.
Where to get the rabies vaccine You may be able to get a rabies vaccination at your GP surgery, but you may need to pay for it. Alternatively, you can pay for the vaccine at a private travel vaccination clinic. Will I have to pay for the rabies vaccine? How the rabies vaccine is given The rabies vaccine is given as injections into your upper arm.
You'll need 3 doses of the vaccine, usually over a period of 28 days. Booster doses If you've been vaccinated against rabies before but you continue to be at risk for example, through your job , you may need further "booster" doses to ensure you stay protected. Speak to your employer or occupational health provider about the booster doses you might need.
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