Availability of Rabies vaccine

Vaccine	Manufacturer/distributor	Schedule	Length of Protection	Age Range
Rabies Vaccine BP	Sanofi Pasteur MSD	3 doses. Day 0, 7 and 28	Reinforcing doses should be given every 2-3 years if at continued risk	No minimum age stated in SPC.However, vaccine should be considered for children from the age of approximately 1 year. Bites in children may be higher risk as they often occur around the face or head
		2 doses given at least 4 weeks apart are likely to confer protection	A reinforcing dose at 6 months if at continued risk or for longer term protection
Rabipur®	Chiron vaccineDistributed by MASTA	3 doses. Day 0, 7 and 21 or 28	Reinforcing doses should be given every 2-5 years if at continued risk	Can be given from any age.Vaccine should be considered for children as bites may be higher risk as they often occur around the face or head