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Immunizations - travel vaccinations - Management
Rabies vaccine

Age from 2 months onwards
Rabies vaccine (Rabipur)
Rabipur vaccine powder and solvent for solution for injection 1ml vials
Give 1ml by intramuscular injection. For primary immunization give three doses on days 0, 7, and 28.
Supply 1 1ml vial+diluent.
Age: from 2 months onwards
Licensed use: yes
Private prescription: yes
Patient information: Give a booster dose every 2-5 years for those at continued risk
Age from 1 year onwards
Rabies vaccine BP (Sanofi Pasteur MSD)
Rabies vaccine powder and solvent for solution for injection 1ml vials
Give 1ml by intramuscular injection. For primary immunization give three doses on days 0, 7, and 28.
Supply 1 1ml vial.
Age: from 1 year onwards
Licensed use: yes
Private prescription: yes
Patient information: Give a booster dose every 2-3 years for those at continued risk.

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