rabies vaccine adsorbed (RVA, RabAvert)
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Dosage
- 1.0 mL IM on days 1 & 3 post animal bite in a victim previously immunized or on days 1, 3, 7, 14 following rabies immune globulin (RIG) in an unvaccinated victim
- alternatively,human diploid cell (rabies) vaccine (HDCV) may be used
More general terms
Additional terms
- human diploid cell rabies vaccine (Imovax, Imovax ID, HDCV)
- rabies immune globulin (RIG, Hyperab Imogam)
- rabies virus
References
- ↑ Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1171
- ↑ Rupprecht CE et al Use of a Reduced (4-Dose) Vaccine Schedule for Postexposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Human Rabies: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices MMWR March 19, 2010 / 59(02);1-9 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20300058 <Internet> http://cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5902a1.htm corresponding NGC guideline withdrawn Jan 2016
- ↑ RxList http://www.rxlist.com/rabavert-drug.htm