How is RabAvert given?
What is RabAvert? A rabies vaccine for humans: Administered via intramuscular injection; the upper arm is the preferred site for adults and the thigh is the preferred site for small children and infants.
What is RabAvert used for?
It is used to prevent rabies virus infection after being exposed to the virus. It may also be used to prevent rabies infection before being exposed to the rabies virus, for people who are at a high risk of being exposed to rabies due to their work (i.e., veterinarians), travel, or hobbies.
What is GSK patient assistance program?
The GSK Patient Assistance Program provides certain GSK medicines at no cost to eligible applicants. Eligibility is based on household income and insurance status. Residents of the United States and District of Columbia may be eligible for both Vaccine and Non-Vaccine Medicines.
What is the difference between Imovax and RabAvert?
Following reconstitution IMOVAX® Rabies is a clear or slightly opalescent red to purplish red suspension while RabAvert® is a clear to slightly opalescent colorless to slightly pink solution. Neither vaccine contains any preservative and should be used immediately after reconstitution or discarded.
How many doses is RabAvert?
A complete course of postexposure treatment for previously unvaccinated adults and children consists of a total of 5 doses of vaccine, each 1.0 mL: one IM injection (deltoid) on each of Days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28.
What happens if you miss a rabies injection?
If you have not yet received the vaccine and were exposed to the rabies virus, you will need a total of 5 doses on 5 different days within a 1-month period. You will also receive a shot of rabies immune globulin. In order for the rabies vaccine to work properly, it is very important that you do not miss any doses.
What are the income limits for GSK patient assistance program?
You must also meet certain household income eligibility requirements as outlined below:48 States and DCHousehold SizeMaximum Monthly Gross Income1$2,831.252$3,814.583$4,797.924 more rows
How do you qualify for free eliquis?
You may be eligible for the Free 30-Day Trial Offer for ELIQUIS® (apixaban) if:You have not previously filled a prescription for ELIQUIS;You have a valid 30-day prescription for ELIQUIS;You are being treated with ELIQUIS for an FDA-approved indication that an HCP has planned for more than 35 days of treatment;More items...
How can I get a free inhaler?
Prescription assistance programs (PAPs) are designed to provide inhalers and other asthma drugs free of charge or at a highly discounted price to lower-income individuals and families. Copay assistance programs (CAPs) cover a portion of drug copay costs for people with health insurance.
How long is Imovax good for?
If you have a continued risk of exposure to rabies, you may need to receive the preventive vaccine series every 2 years. If you work around live rabies virus, such as in a laboratory or a vaccine production area, you may need a booster vaccine every 6 months.
How is Imovax administered?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis consists of three 1.0 mL doses of Imovax Rabies vaccine administered intramuscularly, using a sterile needle and syringe, one injection per day on Days 0, 7, and 21 or 28. In adults and older children, the vaccine should be administered in the deltoid muscle.
Is Imovax a live vaccine?
Imovax Rabies is an inactivated vaccine made from an attenuated rabies virus. It is a sterile, stable, freeze-dried suspension of Rabies Vaccine Inactivated virus prepared from WISTAR Rabies PM/WI 38 1503-3M strain.
How is the rabies shot administered?
For adults, the vaccination should always be administered intramuscularly in the deltoid area (arm). For children, the anterolateral aspect of the thigh is also acceptable.
How do you administer Imovax?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis consists of three 1.0 mL doses of Imovax Rabies vaccine administered intramuscularly, using a sterile needle and syringe, one injection per day on Days 0, 7, and 21 or 28. In adults and older children, the vaccine should be administered in the deltoid muscle.
Does the rabies vaccine interact with other medications?
Rabies Vaccine has no known severe interactions with other drugs.
Who makes Imovax?
IMOVAX rabies vaccine (produced by Sanofi Pasteur) is available from wholesalers, distributors, and directly from the manufacturer.