CIENCIASMEDICASNEWS: Vaccine and Immune Globulin Availability

viernes, 7 de junio de 2013

Vaccine and Immune Globulin Availability

Current Situation

Updated: June 6, 2013

Rabies Vaccine

No supply restrictions.
Rabies vaccine produced by Novartis (RabAvert) is available for pre-exposure (PreEP) and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) from wholesale distributors.
Rabies vaccine produced by Sanofi Pasteur (IMOVAX) is available for PreEP and PEP.

Human Rabies Immune Globulin

Human rabies immune globulin produced by Sanofi Pasteur (Imogam) is currently restricted (see special order instructions).
Human rabies immune globulin produced by Grifols (HyperRAB) is available with no restrictions.

CDC continues to work with partners to monitor the status of rabies biologic supplies. Additional updates will be posted to this page as available. Subscribe

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Disclaimer

* Use of trade names and commercial sources is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Recommended Preventive Measures Unaffected by Supply Restriction

Standard rabies exposure prevention messaging should be reinforced.
- Pets and livestock should be vaccinated against rabies as recommended.
- When possible, after an exposure, efforts should be made to safely capture the animal involved in the exposure and it should be held for observation (if a cat, dog, or ferret) or tested for rabies.
Health providers should consult with local/state public health departments to ensure appropriate use of PEP. See: State and local rabies consultation contacts
Persons at increased risk for rabies exposure should take appropriate precautions to avoid exposure and consider rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis according to: ACIP recommendations

Special Instructions for Ordering

Human rabies immune globulin produced by Sanofi Pasteur (Imogam) can be ordered on an as needed basis. Request forms and instructions can be found here

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Previous Updates

March 5, 2013 expanded

March 5, 2013

Rabies Vaccine

Rabies vaccine supplies are currently restricted.
Rabies vaccine produced by Novartis (RabAvert) is available for pre-exposure (PreEP) and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) from wholesale distributors.
Rabies vaccine produced by Sanofi Pasteur (IMOVAX) is currently available for PEP only.
CDC continues to work with partners to monitor the status of the rabies vaccine supply.