What countries are affected by rabies?

Rabies is common throughout many countries, including Central and South America, Africa, Asia, Indonesia, and North Eastern Europe.

Travellers to countries which have a high-risk of rabies should take the following precautions:

• avoid close contact with wild and domestic animals (this is especially important for children)
• do not carry food around, or feed/play with monkeys or other animals, even in tourist areas where travellers may be encouraged to interact with animals
• talk to your doctor about vaccination for rabies.