Rabies and Jap E vaccinations
Looking for some opinions/experience on vaccinations for rabies and Jap E.
We went to see the travel docs today to start with our jabs, and we were talking about how you get Jap E. From my understanding the risks become higher if you spend lots of time on farms (ie be in contact with animal, especially pigs) and if you are in rural areas for very long periods.
The rabies jab won't prevent you from getting rabies, but will give you an extra 24-48 hours 'grace time' to get treatment instead of maybe needing treatment in the first 24 hours.
So my question is, has anyone ever heard of someone getting rabies or Jap E on their travels and what is your view on 'calculated risks'
FYI - the areas we will be travelling is from far eastern russia to eurpoe and the along the east coast of africa to Cape Town.
I'm not looking for a professional opinion or professional advice, just looking hoping to hear from people's experiences and how they would weigh up the odds...:confused1::confused1:
Thanks in advance
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