The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelers

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
Source :: Journal of travel medicine. 21(1)
Publication Year :: 2013
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.

Subjects :: Travel
Asia
Rabies
Immunoglobulins
Regional Medical Programs
Health Services Accessibility
United States
Rabies Vaccines
Health Care Surveys
Africa
Communicable Disease Control
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Humans
Immunologic Factors
Europe, Eastern
Medication Systems
Needs Assessment

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