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Most UK travellers who need pre-travel rabies protection usually have 3 doses before travel, commonly over 28 days. If time is short, shorter schedules may sometimes be used. After a bite or scratch abroad, vaccinated travellers still need urgent medical advice and usually need extra post-exposure doses.
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Rabies vaccination can feel confusing because…
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Rabies risk is highest in many parts of Asia and Africa, especially where dog rabies is still present and quick access to post-exposure treatment may be limited. UK travellers should check destination-specific advice before travelling and consider rabies vaccination for higher-risk trips, remote travel, animal contact or long stays.
Introduction
Rabies is not something…