Rabies – from 1 year and adults

Protects against rabies, a fatal viral infection.

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Protects against

Rabies (100% fatal without treatment)

Validity

Basic protection, 2 extra doses needed after bite

Schedule

2 doses: day 0 and 7

Side effects

Usually mild

About Rabies

Rabies is a fatal viral infection of the nervous system. Without treatment, the disease is 100% fatal. Approximately 59,000 people worldwide die from rabies each year, mainly in Asia and Africa.

How is it transmitted?

Through saliva of infected mammals, usually through a bite or scratch. Stray dogs are the main source, but cats, bats, monkeys and other animals can also carry the virus.

Symptoms

Pain and tingling around bite wound

Fever and headache

Anxiety and agitation

Confusion and hallucinations

Hydrophobia (fear of water)

Muscle spasms

Paralysis and coma

Possible complications

Without treatment: death (100%)
Severe neurological damage

Risk areas

Asia (India, China, Indonesia, Thailand)AfricaCentral and South AmericaEastern EuropeRussia

Risk groups

Adventure travelersChildrenCyclists and motorcyclistsPeople in remote areasPeople who work with animals

About the vaccination

Vaccine type

Inactivated vaccine

How does it work?

The vaccine contains killed rabies viruses that train your immune system. After a bite post-vaccination, you have a head start and fewer doses are needed.

⏱️ When to vaccinate?

At least 1 week before departure (2 doses needed).

✓ Effectiveness

Almost 100% when correctly administered.

Who should get this vaccination?

Travelers to remote areas in risk countries
Adventure travelers (hiking, cycling, camping)
Long-term residents in risk areas
People who work with animals
Children (may not report bites well)

Not suitable for

There are no absolute contraindications due to the severity of rabies

Possible side effects

Pain or redness at injection site, headache.

💡 Good to know

Preventive vaccination gives you time to seek medical help after a bite. You then don't need immunoglobulin (often not available in developing countries) and fewer additional doses.