It was suggested that the vaccine schedule for postexposure prophylaxis be reduced to prevent the transfer of human rabies to persons who have not previously received rabies vaccine. Postexposure prophylaxis include immediate, thorough cleaning of all wounds with soup and water and administration of ...
It states that a panel of rabies experts found that four doses of vaccine elicit an immunological response similar to five doses. It also says that the postexposure vaccine should be given on the day of exposure, with following doses three, seven, and 14 days later....
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