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Rabies: risks for travellers

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

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 9 July 2019
• Last updated: 12 November 2024 — See all updates

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Rabies information for travellers

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Rabies: information for travellers (print version)

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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 12 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 12 November 2024

   Updated branding from PHE to UKHSA.

2. 30 October 2019

   Added new telephone numbers for the Rabies and Immunoglobulin Service.

3. 9 July 2019

   First published.