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Welcome to MyVaccs Diseases. This page allows you to find quick,
concise information on certain travel related diseases. Please select
a disease from the list below.

Disease Info

Diseases	Rabies
Anthrax Chicken Pox Cholera Diphtheria Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human Papillomavirus Influenza Japanese Encephalitis B Lyme Disease Measles Meningococcal Infection Mumps Pertussis (whooping cough) Pneumococcal Infection Polio Rabies Rubella Smallpox Swine Flu Tetanus Tick-Borne Encephalitis Tuberculosis Typhoid Yellow Fever	The Disease Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Incubation periods have been reported to be as short as 5 - 6 days but in the majority of cases the incubation period is between 20 - 60 days. Symptoms include headache, malaise, anorexia and fatigue. 50% - 80% of cases report pain or anxiety, depression, agitation and insomnia. Rabies is a disease of domestic and wild mammals, particularly dogs and related species. The disease is transmitted via the saliva of a rabid animal introduced through a bite or scratch. It cannot be passed through intact skin. Person-to-person transmission is theoretically possible but not well documented. Organ transplants from persons with undiagnosed disease have resulted in the development of rabies disease in the recipients. Airborne spread has been demonstrated in caves where bats roost however this is very rare. Transmission from infected vampire bats to domestic animals is common in Latin America. It almost always leads to death.
Distribution Rabies is found in most countries, and all regions of the world are affected. However current country status is constantly being monitored and changed. MyVaccs is unable to provide current information on which countries are considered high risk so it is imperative that you check with a medical professional prior to travel and discuss your planned activities and trip duration.
Vaccination Rabies vaccine cannot be given to children under 2 months old. There are currently two rabies vaccines available in the UK. Vaccination normally requires a course of three doses for protection. The second dose is normally given seven days after the first, with the third dose given 21 or 28 days after the first, depending on the vaccine used. Vaccination should be completed before your departure to allow your body to develop full immunity. Depending on the vaccine used, a booster dose is needed every 2-3 years, or 2-5 years, for continued protection.
Notes for Travellers In rabies-endemic areas, travellers maybe at risk from the disease if there is contact with wild or domestic animals including cats and dogs. Travellers who may be at particular risk include cave explorers, animal collectors, zoologists, botanists and veterinary surgeons. Avoid contact with wild, stray and domestic animals including cats and dogs in rabies-endemic areas. Vaccination should be considered for all travellers with a significant risk of exposure to rabies and where human rabies immunoglobulin or modern rabies vaccination may not be readily available. In the event you are bitten or scratched by any animal when you are abroad, you should wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek immediate medical attention, even if you have been vaccinated against rabies. If you do not seek immediate medical attention, or you are unable to obtain medical attention while you are abroad, you should still seek it when you return to the UK, even if that is some time after the injury.
Related information Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

Diseases

Rabies

The Disease

Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Incubation periods have been reported to be as short as 5 - 6 days but in the majority of cases the incubation period is between 20 - 60 days. Symptoms include headache, malaise, anorexia and fatigue. 50% - 80% of cases report pain or anxiety, depression, agitation and insomnia. Rabies is a disease of domestic and wild mammals, particularly dogs and related species. The disease is transmitted via the saliva of a rabid animal introduced through a bite or scratch. It cannot be passed through intact skin. Person-to-person transmission is theoretically possible but not well documented. Organ transplants from persons with undiagnosed disease have resulted in the development of rabies disease in the recipients. Airborne spread has been demonstrated in caves where bats roost however this is very rare. Transmission from infected vampire bats to domestic animals is common in Latin America. It almost always leads to death.

Distribution

Rabies is found in most countries, and all regions of the world are affected. However current country status is constantly being monitored and changed. MyVaccs is unable to provide current information on which countries are considered high risk so it is imperative that you check with a medical professional prior to travel and discuss your planned activities and trip duration.

Vaccination

Rabies vaccine cannot be given to children under 2 months old.
There are currently two rabies vaccines available in the UK. Vaccination normally requires a course of three doses for protection. The second dose is normally given seven days after the first, with the third dose given 21 or 28 days after the first, depending on the vaccine used. Vaccination should be completed before your departure to allow your body to develop full immunity. Depending on the vaccine used, a booster dose is needed every 2-3 years, or 2-5 years, for continued protection.

Notes for Travellers

In rabies-endemic areas, travellers maybe at risk from the disease if there is contact with wild or domestic animals including cats and dogs. Travellers who may be at particular risk include cave explorers, animal collectors, zoologists, botanists and veterinary surgeons. Avoid contact with wild, stray and domestic animals including cats and dogs in rabies-endemic areas. Vaccination should be considered for all travellers with a significant risk of exposure to rabies and where human rabies immunoglobulin or modern rabies vaccination may not be readily available. In the event you are bitten or scratched by any animal when you are abroad, you should wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek immediate medical attention, even if you have been vaccinated against rabies. If you do not seek immediate medical attention, or you are unable to obtain medical attention while you are abroad, you should still seek it when you return to the UK, even if that is some time after the injury.

Related information

Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

The materials on this Website are for general information only and are in no circumstances a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your GP or other healthcare professional on any vaccinations or other healthcare matters, and before travelling abroad. You should not delay in contacting your GP or healthcare professional because of information accessed through the Website. All vaccination information provided on the Website is to complement a fully completed routine childhood vaccination schedule in line with current recommendations for life in Britain.

Vaccinations do not protect against the majority of health problems encountered by travellers and extra care and preventative measures must always be taken. This Website is not in any way related to or regulated by the National Health Service or any other health authority. We strongly recommend you keep a copy of any information you upload to the Website – your Myvaccs Profile is intended to complement (not replace) your existing personal and NHS health records.