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?
2007-01-14 22:51:06 · 6 answers · asked by john9999999 3 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Health & Safety
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!!!
2007-01-14 22:57:47 · answer #1 · answered by Carrot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.)
2007-01-14 22:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabies is an truly severe ailment. it truly is exceeded to human beings from bites from animals who carry the rabies virus. treatment with an antiserum and vaccine works nicely in case you get it quickly after being bitten. those who should be immunised adverse to rabies comprise those who artwork with animals and travelers to distant elements the position clinical help isn't accessible.3 doses of vaccine are frequently given. the first injection, a second injection seven days later, and a 0.33 injection 28 days after the first injection. The vaccine is amazingly effective - fantastically a lot one hundred%. The vaccine stimulates your body to make antibodies adverse to the rabies virus. those antibodies preserve you from ailment ought to you develop into contaminated with this virus. Booster doses should be required each 2-3 years for individuals that stay in threat and the position clinical treatment isn't accessible
2016-11-23 19:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-01-15 08:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by Barbra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!
2007-01-14 23:00:42 · answer #5 · answered by all that jazz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the jab anyway as it will give you some protection. Some is better than none.
2007-01-14 23:04:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋