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

Abstract We assessed rabies vaccine (RV) and immune globulin (RIG) availability on the local market by querying US Embassy medical staff worldwide. Of 112 responses, 23% were from West, Central, and East Africa. RV and RIG availability varied by region. Possible rabies exposures accounted for 2% of all travelers' health inquiries.

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Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - November 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Emily S. Jentes, Jesse D. Blanton, Katherine J. Johnson, Brett W. Petersen, Mark J. Lamias, Kis Robertson, Richard Franka, Daniel Muhm, Charles E. Rupprecht, Nina Marano, Gary W. Brunette Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research