Rabies Vaccine

The rabies vaccine costs £90 per dose, with a full pre-exposure course of three doses costing £270.

Three doses are normally required. Start five weeks before your trip, with subsequent doses seven days and then two to three weeks later, depending on urgency.

The vaccine is recommended for travellers visiting areas where rabies is common, especially if you plan to be in rural areas, work with animals, or engage in outdoor activities like cycling or hiking where animal contact is more likely.

No. Pre-exposure vaccination simplifies post-exposure treatment but does not eliminate the need for urgent medical attention if bitten or scratched by a potentially rabid animal. You will still need further doses, but fewer than if unvaccinated.