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Rabies: Global Hotspots and Risk to Travelers

1 October 2025 : 9.00AM EDT

Description

Join leading experts for a focused update on rabies prevention and management for travel medicine professionals. This webinar will cover the latest WHO recommendations, revised vaccine and immunoglobulin protocols, and practical strategies for both pre- and post-exposure care. Designed for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists in clinical and research roles, you’ll gain the essential knowledge to protect travelers and at-risk populations while advancing global rabies elimination goals.

Webinar Faculty:

Planning Chairs:  

Dr Darvin Scott Smith, Chair, PEC, ISTM

Dr Aisha Khatib, Co-Chair, PEC, ISTM

Dr Yen Bui, Counsellor, ISTM Executive Board


Moderator: 

Dr Yen Bui, Counsellor, ISTM Executive Board

Speakers: 

Dr Oula Itani, M.D

Dr David Shlim, M.D


Course Objectives: 

By the end of this webinar, the attendee should be able to:

• Summarize key updates in rabies epidemiology, prevention, and WHO recommendations.
• Implement current best practices for rabies PrEP and PEP, including revised vaccine and immunoglobulin protocols.
• Integrate updated rabies prevention and treatment strategies into clinical and research settings

Who Should Attend:

• Infectious Disease Practitioners – Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacists
• Travel Health Practitioners – Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacists
• Occupational Health Practitioners
• Public Health Practitioners
• Family Medicine Practitioners
• Any others who care for travelers