What is included in patient education about rabies prevention?
Patient Education about Rabies • Awareness about risks, complications and prognosis of rabies • Prevention from domestic canine breeds which are reservoirs of rabies virus • No petting or handling of wild animals especially by children • Administration of rabies vaccine • Avoid activities that increase exposure to rabies reservoirs. • Prompt washing of rabies-exposed wounds with soap and water followed by post-exposure prophylaxis For more information about rabies prevention visit; https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/prevention/index.html