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Rabies: risks for travellers

Guidance for health professionals to provide to individuals who have been bitten by an animal overseas.

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Public Health England
Published
9 July 2019
Last updated
30 October 2019 — See all updates

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Rabies information for travellers

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Rabies: information for travellers (print version)

Ref: Public Health England gateway number 2021212

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This document contains information on:

  • rabies risks from animals overseas
  • considerations before travelling
  • minimising contact with animals while abroad
  • how to treat an animal bite, scratch or lick
  • specialist advice for health professionals

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Published 9 July 2019
Last updated 30 October 2019 + show all updates

  1. Added new telephone numbers for the Rabies and Immunoglobulin Service.

  2. First published.

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