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- Title
Why is pre-exposure rabies vaccination important?
- Authors
Brewer, Catherine
- Abstract
Rabies is an acute viral encephalomyelitis caused by members of the Lyssavirus genus. The rabies virus attacks the central nervous system, resulting in progressive inflammation of the spinal cord and brain (National Travel Health Network and Centre, 2016). Once symptoms develop, rabies is almost always fatal; however, it is vaccine-preventable. Having a full understanding of the gravity of the disease, plus the purpose and regime of the pre- and post-exposure recommendations, and communicating these clearly, will allow travellers to make informed decisions. It is also vital that people know what to do if they have a potential exposure, and receive the correct post-exposure treatment, regardless of their vaccination status.
- Subjects
RABIES prevention; RABIES transmission; IMMUNIZATION; INTRAMUSCULAR injections; MEDICAL office nursing; PREVENTIVE medicine; NURSING practice; RABIES; RABIES vaccines; RISK assessment; TRAVEL hygiene; DISEASE risk factors
- Publication
Practice Nursing, 2018, Vol 29, Issue 3, p116
- ISSN
0964-9271
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/pnur.2018.29.3.116