YOUR ONE‑STOP VACCINATION CLINIC

Rabies Vaccine

YOUR ONE‑STOP VACCINATION CLINIC

Rabies Vaccine

We provide a full range of travel vaccinations and medications. Private, same‑day appointments available at Balance Pharmacy & Travel Clinic.

Rabies

Rabies is a viral infection that affects the brain and nervous system. It is almost always fatal once symptoms develop. The disease is spread through the bite, scratch, or lick on broken skin from an infected animal — most commonly dogs, but also bats, cats, and monkeys in some regions.

Travellers at higher risk include those staying for long periods in rural areas, adventure travellers, animal handlers, and those working in healthcare or with wildlife. Pre-exposure vaccination provides peace of mind and simplifies treatment if exposed.

Balance Pharmacy & Travel Clinic

General Contact & Travel Vaccination

Tel: 01889 562 063

Email: info@balancepharmacy.co.uk

Uttoxeter | Staffordshire | ST14 8JG

Balance Pharmacy & Travel Clinic

General Contact & Travel Vaccination

Tel: 01889 562 063

Email: info@balancepharmacy.co.uk

Uttoxeter | Staffordshire | ST14 8JG

Signs & Symptoms

  • Tingling or itching around the wound site

  • Fever, headache, and anxiety

  • Difficulty swallowing or breathing

  • Muscle spasms and paralysis

  • Hydrophobia (fear of water)

  • Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal

Use this map to identify areas of risk for travel

Call the clinic or send us an enquiry and our travel specialists will advise based on the latest guidance for your destination.

Vaccination Pricing

Pricing includes private consultation and vaccine administration. Final fees may vary by clinic. Please ask our team for the latest price.

 

Vaccine No. of doses Price per dose Pricing per course
Rabies Vaccine 3 £85 £255

Vaccines can also be used post-exposure for unvaccinated individuals, but require urgent medical attention and immunoglobulin treatment where available.

Course Schedule

 

Standard schedule:
Accelerated schedule
Booster doses:
3 doses given intramuscularly on Days 0, 7 and 28 when time allows.
 (if less time before travel): 3 doses given on Days 0, 3 and 7, with a further booster at 1 year if continuing risk
After the primary course, a single booster at one year is recommended if still at risk; further boosters every 3-5 years may be needed for some high‐risk individuals.

We’re Waiting To Help You

Balance Pharmacy offers a wide range of travel vaccinations and tailored health advice. Contact us today to get you and your loved ones protected.

Quick appointments

Book quickly online or by phone — we aim to offer same‑day availability when you need it most.

Expert Pharmacists

Personalised, professional travel advice based on your itinerary, medical history and latest guidance.

Competitive Pricing

Transparent prices and excellent value, without compromising on quality or care.

FAQs

Rabies is a fatal viral infection transmitted through bites, scratches, or licks from infected animals. It attacks the brain and nervous system, and once symptoms appear, survival is extremely rare.

Vaccination is recommended for travellers spending long periods in endemic areas, adventure travellers, cavers, wildlife workers, and those likely to come into contact with animals or bats.

Rabies occurs in over 150 countries, especially in Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and parts of Eastern Europe. Dog-transmitted rabies is most common in these regions.

After completing the full pre-exposure course, protection lasts several years. Boosters are recommended every 2–5 years if at continued risk.

Immediately wash the wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes, apply antiseptic, and seek urgent medical help — even if you have been vaccinated. Post-exposure treatment may still be required.

Usually mild — soreness or redness at the injection site, mild fever, or headache. Serious side effects are rare.

Those with a known severe allergy to a previous rabies vaccine dose or ingredient should not receive it. Vaccination may be postponed if acutely unwell with fever.

Book Your Travel Vaccination appointment today

You can walk in anytime during opening hours, or book an appointment online.

Book online now or call us on 01889 562063 to speak with a member of our pharmacy team.