Rabies vaccination

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The "Rabies vaccination in India" course offers a thorough exploration of the significance, advantages, and execution of rabies vaccination for individuals of all ages. It encompasses a wide array of topics related to rabies prevention, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis, with special attention given to safeguarding children from this life-threatening illness. Participants will acquire insights into pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies, covering vaccine varieties, dosing regimens, wound care protocols, and recommendations tailored to various exposure scenarios.

Duration : 01:00:00 hours

Content provider : Accrecent

Date launched at CMEPEDIA : April 24, 2025

Expiry date of course : Awaiting accreditation

Module size : 0.01MB

Price : ₹430.5 - ₹5260.5(Prices vary according to your profession and professional body. Log in to see your personalized quote.)

Financial disclosure:

Not applicable

Intended change this activity aims to achieve:

Improve learners performance, Improve patient outcomes

Topic:

Advanced practice nursing, Emergency medicine, Infectious disease, Pediatrics, Pharmacology

Professional category:

Intern/Resident, Nurse, Pharmacist, Physician, Clinical social worker, Emergency physician, Family physician, Infectiologist, Specialist in infectious diseases, Specialist in internal medicine, Specialist in pediatrics, Student

Accreditation:

Awaiting accreditation

Learning outcomes

Identify the clinical manifestations of furious (encephalitic) and paralytic (dumb) rabies.
Recall the recommended administration schedules for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vaccination.
Demonstrate the proper technique for administering rabies vaccine via intramuscular and intradermal routes.
Judge the appropriateness of different post-exposure prophylaxis modalities based on different exposures.
Categorise the specific challenges and considerations in implementing rabies vaccination for children in India.
Summarise the significance of the One Health approach in controlling rabies in India.

About the author

Dr. Gaurav Mahajan

No interest declared

Mitigation: Not applicable

About the peer reviewer

Dr. Zil Gala