CDC HEALTH Update
April 7, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions about Rabies Vaccine Recall

CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were previously notified of a voluntary recall of certain lots of IMOVAX® Rabies Vaccine (Aventis Pasteur, Swiftwater, Pennsylvania).  Information regarding the recall was distributed in a Health Alert Network (HAN) message and an MMWR Dispatch on April 2, 2004. In addition, a list of frequently asked questions regarding the recall was posted on the CDC Rabies website on April 2, 2004 (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rabies/ques&ans/q&a_vaccine_recall.htm).

The website has been updated as of April 6, 2004, with additional questions and answers that may be helpful to state health departments and healthcare providers. The website will continue to be updated as more information becomes available, and individuals are encouraged to check the site frequently.

Categories of CDC Health Alert messages:
Health Alert: conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention.
Health Advisory: provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action.
Health Update: provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action.

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