WHO Position Paper on Rabies Vaccine, February 2018

Overview

This document summarizes the key points of the WHO position paper on Rabies vaccines published on February 2018. This position paper replaces the WHO position paper on Rabies vaccines published in 2010. It presents new evidence in the field of rabies and the use of rabies vaccines, focussing on programmatic feasibility, simplification of vaccination schedules and improved cost-effectiveness. The recommendations concern the two main immunization strategies, namely post-exposure prophylaxis and pre-exposure prophylaxis.