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The Health Protection Network (HPN), supported by Health Protection Scotland, has published updated guidance on rabies prophylaxis and management in humans in Scotland.
The guidance, originally issued in 2010, offers clear, easy to follow advice on pre and post exposure immunisation as well as administration and financial arrangements. Although primarily intended for use across NHSScotland, it has been well received and used by colleagues throughout the UK. The guidance is not intended to advise on clinical case management or animal handling, except where the latter affects the management of potential human exposure.
Updates in the 2013 guidance include:
• Changes to the supply of Human Rabies Immunoglobulin (HRIG)
• New table on pre-exposure prophylaxis for travellers
• Changes to the pets Travel Scheme
• New link to the updated Green Book Chapter on rabies.
The guidance is available here.
