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Rabies vaccine receives a positive European regulatory opinion

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What happened?

EMA’s September committee meeting recommended VaxRabeo, an inactivated rabies vaccine, for pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis.

Why does it matter?

The recommendation concerns prevention of a serious infection.

How to interpret the evidence

This is a committee recommendation, with the European Commission authorisation process still to follow.

What remains uncertain?

It does not confirm availability in Malta or replace individual advice about exposure.

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