Guidance
A practical guide to undertaking a risk assessment of potential rabies exposures and the correct use of post-exposure treatment (PET).
INTERIM Guidelines on Post-Exposure Assessment and Treatment of Rabies-Prone Exposures
23, Oct 2025
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Summary of Rabies Risk Assessment for Post-Exposure Treatment (PET)
23, Oct 2025
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Rabies Prone Exposure Risk Assessment and Post-Exposure Treatment Pathway
03, Jul 2025
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Post-Exposure Pathway for HRIG
17, Jul 2025
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Risk Assessment for patients who have commenced rabies PET in another country
11, Nov 2025
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Vaccines and HRIG
NIAC Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland: Rabies chapter https://www.hiqa.ie/reports-and-publications/niac-immunisation-guideline/chapter-18-rabies
Please note that currently there are only three rabies vaccines that meet WHO standard for vaccine quality, safety and efficacy. These are ‘Rabies Vaccine Inactivated (Freeze Dried) (RABIVAX-S)’, ‘VaxiRab N’ and ‘VERORAB’. Please consult the WHO website for current list: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rabies
Process for ordering HRIG and Rabies vaccine
31, Jul 2025
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Rabies Post-Exposure Treatment: Patient Information Leaflet
03, Jul 2025
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Berirab International Data Sheet
16, Jul 2025
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Berirab Package Insert
16, Jul 2025
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Ireland’s specialist service for the surveillance of communicable diseases.