Rabies Vaccine Leeds
Rabies affects warm-blooded mammals and is transmitted to humans, usually through a bite or scratch from an infected animal, most commonly a dog.
What is Rabies?
Rabies is a serious viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans. It is important to get vaccinated against rabies to prevent the potentially fatal consequences of the infection.
Our rabies vaccine ensures that you and your pets are protected from this dangerous virus. With our professional team of expert clinicians, we provide reliable and effective rabies vaccinations.
How the Rabies Vaccine is given?
Our rabies vaccine administers a vaccine that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the rabies virus. This process provides long-term immunity, reducing the risk of infection if exposed to the virus.
How long will each appointment take?
Each appointment will take around 30 minutes.
Who should have the Rabies Vaccine?
Rabies exists on all continents except Antarctica. It can affect anyone, but certain groups of people are at a higher risk of exposure. These groups include:
Rabies is more common in certain regions, particularly in parts of Africa, Asia, Latin America, The Caribbean, and Central and South America, . Bat rabies is also emerging as a serious public health threat in countries such as Australia, Western Eureope and North America.
Professionals who work closely with animals, such as veterinarians, animal handlers, wildlife workers, and laboratory researchers handling the rabies virus, are at increased risk due to potential exposure to infected animals.
Tourists and travellers visiting countries where rabies is widespread, especially if they plan to engage in activities that bring them into contact with animals, are at higher risk.
Children are at a higher risk because they are more likely to approach animals and may not report bites or scratches.
Owners of pets, particularly dogs and cats, in regions where rabies is common, need to be vigilant about vaccinating their pets and avoiding contact with stray or wild animals.
Individuals living in rural or remote areas with limited access to medical care and rabies vaccinations face a higher risk, especially if they are bitten by a potentially rabid animal.
Signs & Symptoms of Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system causing progressive damage to the brain and spinal cord.
Fever, headache, fatigue, and itching, or tingling at the site of the bite, even after it has healed.
Confusion and agitation, severe anxiety, hallucinations, insomnia, excessive salivation, hydrophobia and paralysis.
Next-Day Appointments are Available
How Does Rabies Vaccine Work?
Book Your Online Appointment
Fill an online form and select a time slot to save time at your appointment
Get Your First Dose
Get a free consultation in our clinic, discuss your course options with our healthcare experts and receive your first vaccination
Follow-up Dose(s)
If any further doses are required, you’ll receive an email when it’s time to book the next dose
FAQs
Three doses are required for a complete course. The schedule of the doses depends on individual circumstances.
Schedule: Days 0, 7, 21 or 28 days
Accelerated Schedule: Given on days 0, 3, 7 and 365 when there is insufficient time to complete the 0, 7, 21-28 day course.
Protection from Rabies depends on how many doses you’ve had. For example, if you get three doses of the rabies vaccine, you’ll need a booster after a year and then after every 5 years if you’re still at high risk of rabies.
No, a vaccine against rabies is not a treatment for Rabies. You should seek medical help if a dog bites you.
Soreness, redness, swelling, or itching at the site of the injection, and headache, nausea, abdominal pain, muscle aches, or dizziness can happen after rabies vaccine. Hives, pain in the joints, or fever sometimes happen after booster doses.
About 95% of people who get three doses of the rabies vaccine will have some protection from the disease. This protection usually lasts at least 1 or 2 years, but it can vary. People who are still at risk of rabies may need one or more booster shots to stay protected.
The rabies vaccine is not available for free on the NHS. However, you can get the rabies vaccine at Leeds Travel Clinic.
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