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.
Published 2013. This article is a U.S.Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.
MeSH terms
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Africa / epidemiology
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Asia / epidemiology
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Communicable Disease Control* / methods
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Communicable Disease Control* / organization & administration
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Europe, Eastern / epidemiology
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Health Care Surveys
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Health Services Accessibility / statistics & numerical data*
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Humans
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Immunoglobulins* / therapeutic use
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Immunologic Factors / supply & distribution*
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Immunologic Factors / therapeutic use
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Medication Systems / statistics & numerical data
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Needs Assessment
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Outcome Assessment, Health Care
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Rabies Vaccines* / supply & distribution
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Rabies Vaccines* / therapeutic use
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Rabies* / epidemiology
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Rabies* / prevention & control
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Regional Medical Programs
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Travel
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United States
Substances
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Immunoglobulins
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Immunologic Factors
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Rabies Vaccines