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| Rabies vaccination | Current recommendations | Former recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| PrEP | 2 doses | 3 doses |
| PEP (not previously immunised) | 4 doses | 5 doses |
| PEP (previously immunised people) | 2 doses | 2 doses |
| RIG | 2–10 mL with a maximum based on body weight | 20/40 IU/kg |
IU: international units; PEP: post-exposure prophylaxis; PrEP: pre-exposure prophylaxis; RIG: rabies immunoglobulin.
