Treatment after exposure, known as post-exposure prophylaxis or "P.E.P.", is highly successful in preventing the disease if administered promptly, within fourteen days after infection. The first step is immediately washing the wound with soap and water, which is very effective at reducing the number of viral particles. In the United States, patients receive one dose of immunoglobulin and five doses of<unk>  vaccine over a twenty-eight day period. One-half the dose of immunoglobulin is injected in the region of the bite, if possible, with the remainder injected intramuscularly away from the bite. Pre-exposure vaccination with human diploid cell<unk>  vaccine (HDCV), or purified chick embryo cell (PCEC) vaccine, may be recommended for international travelers based on the local incidence of<unk>  in the country to be visited, the availability of appropriate antirabies biologicals, and the intended activity and duration of stay of the traveler.
Rabies secondary prevention
Mumps primary prevention
Measles primary prevention
Rocky Mountain spotted fever medical therapy
Rabies medical therapy
Lyme disease primary prevention
Lyme disease medical therapy
Yellow fever primary prevention