The Global Availability of Rabies Immune Globulin and Rabies Vaccine in Clinics Providing Direct Care to Travelers

ConclusionThe availability of RV and RIG varied by geographic region. All travelers should be informed that RIG and RV might not be readily available at their destination and that travel health and medical evacuation insurance should be considered prior to departure. Travelers should be educated to avoid animal exposures; to clean all animal bites, licks, and scratches thoroughly with soap and water; and to seek medical care immediately, even if overseas.

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - March 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Emily S. Jentes, Jesse D. Blanton, Katherine J. Johnson, Brett W. Petersen, Mark J. Lamias, Kis Robertson, Richard Franka, Deborah Briggs, Peter Costa, Irene Lai, Doug Quarry, Charles E. Rupprecht, Nina Marano, Gary W. Brunette Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research