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In which of these condition is Post exposure prophylaxis not useful

A
Measles
B
Rabies
C
Peussis
D
Hepatitis B
High-Yield Explanation
The merit of Hyperimmune globulin in peussis prohylaxis has yet to be established. So far there is no evidence of its efficacy in well-controlled trials. Post exposure prophylaxis of: H.influenza B: Rifampicin * 4 days Hepatitis A: Human normal Immunoglobulin Hepatitis B: Human specific Immunoglobulin Meningococcal meningitis: Rifampicin 600 mg BD * 2 days OR Meningococcal vaccine Rabies: Human normal Immunoglobulin + Vaccine Tetanus: Human normal Immunoglobulin + Vaccine Measles: Vaccine within 3 days. Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno: 174

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