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Rabies pre and post-exposure prophylaxis pathways

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Rabies pre and post-exposure prophylaxis pathways

NHS Ayrshire & Arran guidelines

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Figure 1: Post-exposure prophylaxis rabies pathway

Figure 2: Pathway for individuals already commenced on post-exposure prophylaxis at the time of first assessment in NHSAA

Figure 3: Pre-exposure prophylaxis rabies pathway

Assessment pathway

Pre-exposure prophylaxis

Summary: arrangements for vaccination and human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG)

Summary: roles and responsibilities

Rabies vaccine and HRIG stock; Prescriptions and record keeping

Appendix 1: Initial clinician assessment

Appendix 2: Examples of pathways in use

Appendix 3: Patient information leaflet

List of abbreviations

Last reviewed: 06/05/2024

Next review date: 06/05/2026

Author(s): Emily Tweed.

Version: 02.0

Author email(s): emily.tweed3@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.

Approved By: Infection Network Executive Group (INEG)