What patient education details should be provided to patients about rabies?
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