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post exposure prophylaxis

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post exposure prophylaxis
Public health The administration of a vaccine and Ig after exposure to a potentially fatal pathogen–eg, rabies. See Rabies vaccine.


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Evaluation of the introduction of post exposure prophylaxis in the clinical management of rape survivors in Kibondo Refugee Camps.
Refer HBsAg-positive women to an appropriate case-management program (Department of Health) to ensure that their newborn infant receives post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and follow-up.
 
 
 
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