Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent disease in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but have been exposed to it. Implementation Even with early administration of hyperimmunoglobulin (antibodies to the virus) for the purpose of passive immunization, complete protection occurs in only circa 60%. Since it can … Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Haemophilus Influenzae B Postexposure Prophylaxis

Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent illness in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but who have been exposed to it. Indications (areas of application) Persons with close (“face to face”) contact with a diseased person, ie: All household members from the age of 1 month, provided … Haemophilus Influenzae B Postexposure Prophylaxis

Hepatitis A Postexposure Prophylaxis

Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent disease in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but have been exposed to it. Indications (areas of application) Persons in contact with a diseased person, especially in community settings. Implementation Postexposure vaccination with monovalent HAV vaccine within 14 days of exposure: … Hepatitis A Postexposure Prophylaxis

Hepatitis B Postexposure Prophylaxis

Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent disease in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but have been exposed to it. Indications (areas of application) Injuries with objects possibly containing HBV (e.g., needle stick) or blood contact with mucosa or non-intact skin. Newborns of HBsAg-positive mothers or of … Hepatitis B Postexposure Prophylaxis

Polio Postexposure Prophylaxis

Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent disease in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but have been exposed to it. Indications (areas of application) All contacts of poliomyelitis sufferers (regardless of vaccination status). A secondary case is cause for latch vaccinations. Implementation Post-exposure vaccination with IPV (inactivated … Polio Postexposure Prophylaxis

Measles Postexposure Prophylaxis

Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication (or antisera) to prevent disease in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but who have been exposed to it. Indications (areas of application) Individuals with unclear vaccination status, without vaccination, or with only one vaccination in childhood after contact with measles patients: At … Measles Postexposure Prophylaxis

Meningococcal Postexposure Prophylaxis

Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent disease in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but who have been exposed to it. Indications (areas of application) Persons in close contact with a diseased person with invasive meningococcal infection (all serogroups), ie: All household contact members, Persons in contact … Meningococcal Postexposure Prophylaxis

Mumps Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent disease in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but have been exposed to it. Indications (areas of application) Unvaccinated persons Persons vaccinated only once during childhood Persons with unclear vaccination status with contact to a diseased person. Implementation If possible, within … Mumps Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Diphtheria Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Postexposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent disease in persons who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but who have been exposed to it. Indications (areas of application) Persons with close (“face to face”) contact with a diseased person. Epidemics or regionally increased morbidity (disease incidence). Implementation In persons with … Diphtheria Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP)