Rabies

Rabies Vaccine

Rabies is a severe infection that affects the brain and nerves and is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.The Rabies vaccine helps protect you against rabies and is recommended for people who at higher risk from travel or through their work.

The rabies vaccine is used to help prevent rabies and to help stop you getting symptoms if there’s a chance you’ve been exposed to rabies.

Mode of Transmission

Rabies is usually caught from the bite or scratch from an infected animal (ie cat, dog, bat, monkey)Rabies can be transmitted from animal to dog throughout the world particularly in Asia, Arfica and Central and South America

Rabies Vacccine

Rabies Vaccine is usually given in 3 doses

Normal regime is given on days 0, 7 and 28 days (third dose can be given from day 21 if there is insuficcient time before travel)

Accelerated course can be given in 7 days if necessary

Preventing Infection

Avoid contact with animals whilst travelling such as cats, dogs, monkeys.

When to vaccinate

Vaccination of rabies should be given ideally 5 weeks before you travel to ensure protection

Travel vaccination at Crighton pharmacy are normally given on the day of appointment, if you need further information about the service call or pop in store.

Rabies vaccine at Crighton Pharmacy

The rabies vaccine is usually given as 3 doses over 3 to 4 weeks, so start early. It costs £90 per dose.

Even after vaccination, you still need urgent medical help if an animal bites or scratches you abroad. However, the vaccine means you need less treatment afterwards. For more information, read the NHS guide to rabies, or see our full list of travel vaccinations.