The rabies vaccine does not provide lifelong protection in the way that some other vaccines do — but what it does provide is something equally important: a longer window of time to receive life-saving post-exposure treatment if you are bitten, scratched, or licked on broken skin by an animal that may be infected. The pre-exposure …
The rabies vaccine in the UK is available through our travel clinic for people travelling to countries where rabies is present. While rabies is extremely rare in the UK, the vaccine is recommended for travellers visiting regions where the virus poses a higher risk. It works by preparing the immune system to recognise and respond …
When planning a trip abroad, most travellers think about passports, packing lists, and itineraries—but one essential detail often gets overlooked: travel vaccinations. Among the lesser-known but highly important jabs is the rabies vaccine. While rabies may not be a common concern in the UK, it remains a serious health threat in many parts of the …
