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Sep 2020
14m 27s

Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (S1 Ep....

Becky Carson
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Rabies is one of those scary words associated with animal bites.  But not every situation requires post-exposure prophylaxis.  Join us today as we talk about rabies exposure, risk, and post-exposure management in the pediatric patient.   References: American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018). Red Book: 31st Ed. American Academy of Pediatrics: Itasca, IL. Bula-Ru ... Show More
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