Communicable Disease Control Branch ~ Immunisation Section

Management of potential Rabies/Australian Bat Lyssavirus exposure

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The Communicable Disease Control Branch (CDCB) SA Health, manages the distribution and surveillance of Rabies Human Immunoglobulin and Rabies vaccine in South Australia for potential exposure to Rabies or Australian Bat Lyssavirus.

Prophylaxis should be commenced as soon as possible after exposure.

Post exposure treatment is required following a bite or scratch from:

• A bat in Australia

• An animal in a rabies endemic country as listed at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2012/chapter-3-infectious-diseases-related-to-travel/rabies.htm

To discuss and arrange access to Rabies Human Immunoglobulin and Rabies vaccine please contact the CDCB on 1300 232 272 (24hours/7days).

• Rabies or Lyssavirus Post Exposure Treatment (P.E.T.) Notification Form (PDF 105KB)

For further information on Rabies and Australian Bat Lyssavirus please refer to these links:

• Australian Immunisation Handbook, 9th Edition 2008: Australian Bat Lyssavirus Infection and Rabies

• Australian Bat Lyssavirus Information for Medical Practitioners

• You’ve Got What?

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