By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the clinical manifestations of furious (encephalitic) and paralytic (dumb) rabies.
- Recall the recommended administration schedules for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vaccination.
- Demonstrate the proper technique for administering rabies vaccine via intramuscular and intradermal routes.
- Judge the appropriateness of different post-exposure prophylaxis modalities based on different exposures.
- Categorise the specific challenges and considerations in implementing rabies vaccination for children in India.
- Summarise the significance of the One Health approach in controlling rabies in India.
knowledge, competence, performance
community medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine, general medicine, infectious disease, internal medicine, nursing, paediatrics, wound care
clinical social worker, family physician, intern/resident, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant, physician/doctor, specialist in biochemistry, specialist in community medicine, specialist in emergency medicine, specialist in infectious diseases, specialist in internal medicine, specialist in paediatrics, student
Accreditation
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European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals |
1 CE Credit |
This activity has been accredited by the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals (EBAC®) for 01:00 hour of effective education time.
EBAC® holds an agreement on mutual recognition of substantive equivalency with the US Accreditation Council for CME (ACCME) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, respectively.
Through an agreement between the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals (EBAC®) and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EBAC® External CME credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EBAC® credit to AMA credit can be found on the AMA website. Other health care professionals may obtain from the AMA a certificate of having participated in an activity eligible for conversion of credit to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals, Royal College MOC Section 1 credits are deemed to be substantively equivalent to EBAC CPD credits.
EBAC® is a member of the International Academy for CPD Accreditation (IACPDA), the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) CPD Recognition Committee, and a partner member of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA). |
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Author
Dr. Gaurav Mahajan
Dr. Gaurav Mahajan, M.B.B.S., is a seasoned physician with 11 years of practice. He has extensive experience in emergency medicine and the clinical management of rabies cases. He is WHO-certified in the clinical management of COVID-19, showcasing his commitment to handling complex infectious diseases. Dr Mahajan currently practices at his clinic, SaiCare Clinic, in Gurgaon, where he provides comprehensive medical care.
Mitigation: Not applicable
Peer reviewer
Dr. Zil Gala
Dr. Zil Gala is a physician and public health specialist with a master’s degree in community medicine from Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. With over five years of clinical experience, Dr. Gala has honed expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, immunisation, occupational health, geriatrics, and both non-communicable and infectious diseases. She has extensive experience in anti-rabies immunisation and OPD management, providing comprehensive care by assessing and managing animal bites, prophylaxis, treatment, and administering anti-rabies serum and vaccinations to approximately 60 patients daily.
Mitigation: Not applicable
Dr. Zil Gala
Dr. Zil Gala is a physician and public health specialist with a master’s degree in community medicine from Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital, Mumbai. With over five years of clinical experience, Dr. Gala has honed expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, immunisation, occupational health, geriatrics, and both non-communicable and infectious diseases. She has extensive experience in anti-rabies immunisation and OPD management, providing comprehensive care by assessing and managing animal bites, prophylaxis, treatment, and administering anti-rabies serum and vaccinations to approximately 60 patients daily.
Mitigation: Not applicable
Duration:
01:00 hour
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Fee:
FREE
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