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Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.”

Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some running or cycling abroad, you’ll want to get a series of vaccines to protect against rabies, she added.

The condition, which “typically takes two to three months” and even as long as a year to show symptoms, is often fatal once signs appear, the NHS says.

It is spread by mammals, including dogs, bats, raccoons and foxes, the health service adds. In the UK, it’s (rarely) seen in bats.

Dr William warned, “If you are scratched by an animal, bitten by an animal, in one of these countries, you must seek immediate attention... even if you’re flying home the next day.”

If you are unsure about the guidance for the country you’re visiting, the NHS says you should contact a travel health clinic at least eight weeks before you go.

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Which countries carry the highest rabies risk?

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have shared a list of the highest-risk countries based on “the presence or absence of rabies in domestic and wild animals, surveillance systems in place, and consideration of UK traveller behaviour.”

These are:

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