Miles Pharmacy Blog

Rabies is a viral disease usually passed from an infected animal to a human via a scratch or bite.  When most people think of rabies they tend to think of dogs but rabies is also quite common in cats, cattle, monkeys, foxes and bats too.  Rabies is everywhere (although not in the UK) but is most common in Asia, Central and South America and Africa.

Many of us dream of planning a once in a lifetime trip to a faraway land, or even a round-the-world trip. Travelling to exotic destinations can be one of the most exciting things you ever do, but it is important to make sure you look after your health before you travel and once you are abroad.