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Havent had rabies immunisation and going to east and south africa for 7 weeks? |
Travel Info there isnt enough time for me to get immunised to rabies before i go to africa (i go on february 2nd). im going to kenya, uganda, tanzania, zanzibar, malawi, botswana, zambia, and south africa for a total of 7 weeks. im going to a lot of national parks and camping, and im going to some major cities too. im going with a travel organisation (STA Travel) who should know what theyre doing and roughly 15 other people. im an 18 year old healthy guy. ill be careful and avoid dogs. im not sure ill always be within 24 hours of medical treatment, which is what you need for treatment for rabies. is it safe for me to go considering that i wont be immunised to rabies? Travel Tips the rabies immunization just buys you a bit more time before you need to get to a hospital if you were biten by a rabid animal it isnt a complete preventative. Best idea is to avoid being bitten as much as possible which is just common sense really. Its only recomended to have the immunisation if you were going to be working with mammals for a long period of time which would be putting you at higher risk. You sound like you are sensible and have an idea of the risks, just remember its not dogs who carry the disease. Have fun, Im sure you'll be fine!!! Others As long as you do not bite anyone, you should be safe. Very few people in SA are immunised against rabies. There is also very few places in South Africa where you will not be within 24 hrs medical assistance. I do not know about the other countries, but for a visit to South Africa it is NOT necessary. (Frankly I did not even know humans could get immunised.) I live in South Africa it is very unlikely that you shall catch rabies - but to be on the safe side i would still take it becuase im sure it will for the most of the trip! have an AWSUM time! Get the jab anyway as it will give you some protection. Some is better than none. Can you check with your local health department and see if they can help you? It would be better to do it it at all possible. Then if something unexpected happens along the way; you will be protected. Check your local phone book or call 411 for information. The sooner you call the sooner you can get help. Have a good trip. You may be saving your life. |
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