The purified verocell rabies vaccine (PVRV) is used for both pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies. It works by providing immediate, temporary rabies virus-neutralizing antibodies from rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) until the patient develops their own immune response to the active rabies vaccination. Common minor side effects include pain, redness, swelling and itching at the injection site. Rare but serious adverse effects can impact the central nervous system, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, skin or musculoskeletal systems. Nurses must ensure the needle does not penetrate a blood vessel when administering the 0.5 mL intramuscular dose.
The purified verocell rabies vaccine (PVRV) is used for both pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies. It works by providing immediate, temporary rabies virus-neutralizing antibodies from rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) until the patient develops their own immune response to the active rabies vaccination. Common minor side effects include pain, redness, swelling and itching at the injection site. Rare but serious adverse effects can impact the central nervous system, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, skin or musculoskeletal systems. Nurses must ensure the needle does not penetrate a blood vessel when administering the 0.5 mL intramuscular dose.
The purified verocell rabies vaccine (PVRV) is used for both pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies. It works by providing immediate, temporary rabies virus-neutralizing antibodies from rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) until the patient develops their own immune response to the active rabies vaccination. Common minor side effects include pain, redness, swelling and itching at the injection site. Rare but serious adverse effects can impact the central nervous system, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, skin or musculoskeletal systems. Nurses must ensure the needle does not penetrate a blood vessel when administering the 0.5 mL intramuscular dose.
The purified verocell rabies vaccine (PVRV) is used for both pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies. It works by providing immediate, temporary rabies virus-neutralizing antibodies from rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) until the patient develops their own immune response to the active rabies vaccination. Common minor side effects include pain, redness, swelling and itching at the injection site. Rare but serious adverse effects can impact the central nervous system, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, skin or musculoskeletal systems. Nurses must ensure the needle does not penetrate a blood vessel when administering the 0.5 mL intramuscular dose.
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