Rabies Vaccine in Vauxhall
A pre-exposure rabies vaccination service for itineraries where animal contact or access to prompt treatment may be a concern.
- Published price
- £95 per dose
- Price basis
- Per dose
- Brand(s) shown
- Rabipur
- Age shown
- 2+ on the supplied pharmacy sheet
- Location
- Vauxhall, SW8
Course planning
What the pharmacy sheet shows
- Product
- Rabipur
- Age range
- 2+ on the supplied pharmacy sheet
- Course or schedule
- 3 doses on days 0, 7 and 21 or 28; an alternative 0, 3 and 7-day schedule is shown for ages 18–65 only.
- Booster or ongoing protection
- If travelling to a high-risk area, within 10 years. For continued risk, 1 dose at 1 year, then every 3–5 years thereafter.
Prices, age ranges and schedules transcribed from travel-vaccine-prices.pdf supplied on 6 September 2026. The pharmacist confirms individual suitability and the schedule that applies. This is service information, not a personal recommendation. The pharmacist checks your health, previous doses, medicines, itinerary and departure date before vaccination.
Why an assessment still matters
A country name or published schedule cannot determine whether this vaccine is suitable for you. Advice may change with stopovers, trip length, activities, pregnancy, immune conditions, allergies, medicines and your existing vaccination record.
Understand the service
What to know before you book
Assess animal contact and access to treatment
Rabies vaccination may be discussed for travellers with likely animal contact, long or remote trips, activities such as cycling or running, cave exposure or limited access to reliable post-exposure treatment. Children may be at additional practical risk because they approach animals or fail to report scratches.
The itinerary, activity, length of stay and distance from care matter. A general country label cannot capture those details.
Complete a planned course
Bring any previous rabies vaccine record, including post-exposure treatment. The pharmacy sheet lists the current service schedule, but a clinician must interpret old courses and confirm the plan.
Book early enough for the intended course where possible. A partial course should not be treated as full pre-travel protection, and vaccination never removes the need for urgent care after an exposure.
Know the bite and scratch response
Avoid handling mammals. After a possible exposure, immediately wash and flush the wound thoroughly with soap and water, use an appropriate antiseptic if available and seek urgent medical advice at the destination.
Post-exposure doses are still required after pre-travel vaccination. Keep records of products given abroad and contact the insurer for help locating reputable treatment.
Practical answers
Frequently asked questions
Can vaccinated travellers ignore a bite?
No. Wound care and urgent post-exposure assessment are still required.
Are monkey scratches relevant?
They can be. Clean the area and seek urgent professional advice.
Is vaccination only for remote travel?
No, but access to treatment is one important part of the risk assessment.
Can I have a single precautionary dose?
The clinician should plan a recognised course; do not self-select one dose.
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