Rabies Vaccination In Lewisham

Who Can't Have The Rabies Vaccine

Those who have had a confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose of a rabies vaccine or any components of the vaccine.

What is Rabies?

Rabies is a viral disease transmitted by dog bites in 99% of all cases.

40% of these cases affect children under the age of 15.

Immediate and thorough washing of the wound with soap and water can save lives.

What are the symptoms of Rabies?

The incubation period is typically 2 - 3 months, but symptoms can show between 1 and 52 weeks.

These include:

• Fever with pain.
• Unusual or unexplained tingling, pricking or burning sensation at the wound site.

As the virus spreads, fatal inflammation of the brain and spinal cord ensues.

At risk regions for Rabies?

With the exception of Antarctica, Rabies exists on every continent. However, 95% of all cases occur in Asia and Africa.