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Travel Vaccine Information
Rabies Vaccine
Pre-exposure protection for high-risk travel involving animals.
Why this vaccine matters
Three-dose schedule providing rapid access to post-exposure treatment if bitten or scratched.
Who needs it
- •Travelers to Asia, Africa, or South America with animal exposure risk
- •Long-term travelers, vets, cavers, or humanitarian workers
Dosage & protection
Doses: Days 0, 7, and 21/28. Accelerated regimens available for urgent departures.
Protection: Booster after 3 years if ongoing risk.
Preparation tips
- •Plan 3-4 weeks before departure
- •Still seek urgent medical help after any animal exposure
Possible side effects
- •Redness or itching at injection site
- •Headache or mild nausea