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PEP Tool
The Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) tool provides indication and dosing information about globulin therapy (passive immunization) for rapid immune protection after exposure to several common agents- Hepatitis A, Varicella, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Rabies, and Tetanus. A convenient calculator for weight-based dosing is also included.
To optimize protection, the greatest benefit comes from combining both active and passive immunization. When appropriate, concomitant vaccination will initiate an active immune response.
Disclaimer: This tool contains indications for certain products and is not intended to be a comprehensive treatment reference regarding post-exposure prophylaxis for any specific infectious agent or condition. Please refer to resources such as the CDC (www.cdc.gov) or Epocrates Essentials for disease-specific recommendations.
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The PEP Tool was developed by Andre Chen, MD, MBA.
Available as a FREE download!
How Does It Work?
Select the agent of exposure.
Input other clinical information.
View various dosages and indications.
Calculate the appropriate dose based on weight.
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Requirements
Epocrates MedTools applications require the latest version of one of the following installed on your device: Epocrates Rx, Epocrates Rx Pro, Epocrates Essentials or Epocrates Essentials Deluxe.
- Palm OS 5.0 or higher
- 170 KB available memory
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