Rabies in Practice: Navigating Complex Exposure Scenarios for the Traveling Patient

Rabies remains almost universally fatal once symptomatic, yet it is entirely preventable with timely, appropriate care — a gap that travel health practitioners are frequently asked to bridge under difficult circumstances. Following two years of foundational and epidemiological updates, this year’s World Rabies Day webinar will shift to a case-based format, walking practitioners through real-world exposure scenarios: incomplete or unavailable post-exposure prophylaxis at the destination, uncertain animal exposure histories, pediatric and pre-travel counseling dilemmas, and decisions when immunoglobulin access is limited.

Join ISTM for this webinar that will combine brief expert framing with interactive, scenario-driven discussion and audience Q&A.

Webinar Objectives
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Assess rabies exposure risk and prophylaxis needs based on real-world, destination-specific scenarios.
• Confidently guide patients through incomplete or interrupted post-exposure prophylaxis regimens.
• Translate current ACIP and WHO guidance into practical, case-specific counseling for travelers.