Rabies Vaccine [Human]

Rabies vaccine is indicated for prophylactic immunization against rabies and treatment of patients following suspected rabies contact.

Pre-exposure Immunization:

• Professional groups exposed to frequent contamination
• Veterinary surgeons (including students at veterinary colleges)
• Technical personnel working with veterinary surgeons
• Laboratory personnel handling material contaminated with rabies vims
• Personnel in abattoirs and knackers yards
• Taxidermists
• Gamekeepers, forestry workers and naturalists in enzootic areas
• Infants particularly exposed to the risk of rabies

Post-exposure Immunization:

• Treatment of subjects bitten by rabid animals or those suspected of being so
• Treatment of contact subjects.