Rabies Vaccination

RABIES VACCINATION AT FLEET STREET CLINIC LONDON

What is Rabies? 

Rabies is a very serious viral infection that affects the brain and nervous system. You can catch rabies from an infected animal if you have not been vaccinated.

• India, Asia and Africa have the highest rate of deaths from rabies each year, most commonly from dog bites, although rabies can be present in any mammal
• There is no effective cure for rabies, so pre-exposure immunisations followed by post-exposure treatment is the recommended course of action
• Our country vaccination guide helps you assess whether you’ll be at risk of rabies when travelling
• Fleet Street Clinic provides expert travel advice and vaccinations in London to all travellers

Rabies Vaccination

• The best way to prevent rabies is to have a vaccination before you are exposed
• This requires 3 doses of the vaccine at least three weeks before departure (Day 0,7,21)
•  The vaccination can be given from birth

IF YOU SUSPECT YOU’VE BEEN BITTEN BY AN ANIMAL WITH RABIES

• Even after having the rabies vaccine, you should seek medical care in the event of an animal bite
• In case of an animal bite, scratch or lick – clean skin for 5 minutes with soap and water, or iodine solution or alcohol – then seek urgent medical care
• If you’ve had your immunisations, you will require two doses of rabies vaccination, 3 days apart
• If you are exposed to rabies and have not been vaccinated, a more intensive treatment of 5 vaccinations over a 30-day period, plus an injection of immunoglobulin
• As treatment is urgent and not available in certain countries, this can mean departing from the holiday early at considerable cost and risk

BOOK A RABIES VACCINATION AT FLEET STREET CLINIC

The Fleet Street Clinic is passionate about travel. We have provided rabies vaccinations for over 20 years. Our team of expert travel medical professionals provide advice and detailed consultations to ensure you have a healthy trip.

You can book your appointment online, email us at info@fleetstreetclinic.com or phone us on 020 7353 5678.