Rabies is no longer as widespread as it once was, but cases do still occur in the UK and abroad. It can be found in every continent and in over 150 countries. Rabies is a serious viral infection that almost always ends in death if it isn’t treated right away.
Rabies is rare but very deadly infection of the brain and nerves, It is usually passed to people from a bite or a scratch of an infected animal. The virus can infect the body one of two ways.
Rabies is not present in the UK other than in some of the wild bat population but it is a disease which is endemic in different parts of the world. If you are travelling to certain countries then it is important to take precautions against rabies and understand where the risks lie.
The key to gaining protection against rabies and using the rabies vaccination effectively is understanding the disease and how the vaccination works. If you are looking for the rabies vaccination in Hanwell and the rabies vaccination in Bromley then contact Touchwood Pharmacy’s travel clinic for more information.
Rabies is a very serious and thankfully very rare brain infection which also affects the central nervous system that is most usually caught from the scratch or bite of an infected animal. It is a disease found throughout the world but especially in Asia, Africa and Central and South America.
You should consider having the rabies vaccine if you are travelling to parts of the world where rabies is endemic and you plan to stay for a few weeks or when there is limited access to medical facilities due to the remoteness of the location.
Rabies is a preventable viral disease most commonly transmitted through the bite of a Rabid animal. The disease affects animals in the same way that it affects humans by attacking the central nervous system and ultimately affecting the brain and leading to death.
The UK has been free from rabies since the beginning of the 20th century with the exception of the disease present in a small amount of the wild bat population. It is, therefore, a relatively rare but nevertheless very serious disease. If you are thinking of travelling to various parts of the world, there is a distinct risk of rabies in Central and South America, Asia and Africa.
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