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Human-based formulation
IMOVAX® Rabies is grown in MRC-5 human diploid-cell line and contains phenol, betapropiolactone, and neomycin no known specific contraindications for postexposure treatment
Safe and well tolerated
Only supplier of both pre- and
postexposure rabies product
Round-the-clock telephone contact
Special delivery available
for emergency rooms

Safety Information
IMOVAX® Rabies Adverse reactions due to administration of the rabies vaccine may include pain, redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site; headache, nausea, abdominal pain, muscle aches, and dizziness are also possible. For postexposure treatment, there are no known specific contraindications. For pre-exposure immunization, the only known contraindication is the development of febrile illness, etc.

IMOGAM® Rabies–HT Adverse reactions due to administration of rabies immune globulin may include tenderness, pain, soreness, and muscle stiffness at the injection site. Administration of IMOGAM®
Pre-exposure immunization1...
  Vaccination
Schedule
Treatment
Needed
  Day 0 IMOVAX® Rabies
  Day 7 IMOVAX® Rabies
  Day 21 or 28 IMOVAX® Rabies
…and postexposure treatment1
Postexposure treatment for those who have received pre-exposure vaccinations3
  Vaccination
Schedule
Treatment
Needed
  Day 0 IMOVAX® Rabies
  Day 3 IMOVAX® Rabies

  Postexposure treatment for those who have not received pre-exposure
immunization
  Vaccination
Schedule
Treatment
Needed
  Day 0 IMOVAX® Rabies
IMOGAM® Rabies–HT
  Day 3 IMOVAX® Rabies
  Day 7 IMOVAX® Rabies
  Day 14 IMOVAX® Rabies
  Day 28 IMOVAX® Rabies

Rabies–HT in repeated doses once vaccine treatment has been initiated is contraindicated. As with any vaccine, vaccination with a rabies vaccine or rabies immune globulin may not
protect 100% of susceptible individuals.

Click to view full Prescribing Information for IMOGAM® Rabies–HT and IMOVAX® Rabies.

IMOGAM® Rabies–HT and IMOVAX® Rabies are manufactured by Aventis Pasteur SA and distributed by Aventis Pasteur Inc.

References: 1. Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC). Human Rabies prevention—United States, 1999: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Mortal Weekly Rep.
1999;48 (RR-1):1-21. 2. IMOVAX® Rabies, Rabies Vaccine, Prescribing Information, July 1991.

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