Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Previously Vaccinated Persons

In most situations, a person who has been previously vaccinated should get 2 doses of rabies vaccine – one right away (Day 0) and another on Day 3 — and rabies immune globulin (RabIg) is not needed. However, recommendations can vary based on immunocompromised status and timing and nature of the previous vaccination.

Note that appropriate documentation of a complete course of pre-exposure (see “Prevention”) or post-exposure prophylaxis with HDCV or PCECV is required. A person who has received such a documented complete course within 3 months of a new exposure may not require any post-exposure prophylaxis with this new exposure; please seek advice from Ottawa Public Health about this.