(Rabipur/Verorab)
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We’ll match your vaccine schedule to your travel plans.
Get your first dose and schedule remaining appointments.
Complete your course for essential protection while travelling.
Two rabies vaccines are available at our clinic: Rabipur and Verorab.
Rabipur is an egg-based vaccine suitable for all ages, offering standard, alternative, and accelerated schedules. It’s unsuitable for those with egg or specific antibiotic allergies. Please inform your pharmacist.
Verorab is an egg-free alternative for those with egg allergies. It supports standard and alternative schedules but not accelerated dosing. Availability varies; please check with your pharmacist before booking.
Backpackers in rural Asia or Africa
Frequent animal contact (stray dogs, monkeys) in areas with poor post-bite treatment access
Cyclists and motorcyclists
Increased risk of animal-related road accidents and high outdoor exposure during long-distance travel
Children travelling to endemic regions
Prone to handling animals, under-reporting bites, and suffering faster viral progression
Wildlife and conservation workers
Direct contact with wild animals (bats, primates, carnivores) in endemic areas
Cave explorers and cavers
High exposure risk in confined cave environments where bats are significant rabies reservoirs
Long-stay travellers and expats
Prolonged stays in endemic regions significantly increase cumulative animal contact risk over time
Travellers to areas with limited medical access
Pre-exposure vaccination provides a vital safety net where local post-exposure prophylaxis is unavailable
Since qualifying as a pharmacist in 2006, Mandeep Sandhu has turned travel health into his life’s work. As an independent prescriber with expert NaTHNaC and Yellow Fever credentials, he focuses on giving you genuine peace of mind before you fly.
Mandeep is an avid traveler himself, so he knows that travel health isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” process. He rejects the generic checklist approach, preferring to sit down with you to discuss your unique plans. Whether you’re heading on a family holiday or a remote adventure, Mandeep provides the personal, professional care you deserve.
A fully GPhC-registered pharmacist.
Qualified to independently prescribe and provide travel medicines
Accredited Yellow Fever centre providing vaccinations and official ICVP documentation.
Specialist travel health education following national UK standards
Real experiences from patients who trusted our Medway travel clinic for their vaccinations and travel health advice.
Not necessarily. The vaccine is most important for travellers heading to rural or remote areas, those working with animals, backpackers, cyclists, and anyone in regions where post-exposure treatment may not be readily accessible. Your clinician will give you an honest recommendation based on your specific trip.
Each dose costs £85. The full three-dose pre-exposure course costs £255 in total. No separate consultation fee applies when the vaccine is administered on the day of your appointment.
Standard (28-day) courses require five weeks, while 21-day schedules need four weeks. For urgent travel, a 7-day accelerated Rabipur course (Days 0, 3, 7) may be possible, requiring a 12-month booster. Your pharmacist will recommend the best schedule for your timeline.
No. Pre-exposure vaccination simplifies treatment but doesn’t grant full immunity. If bitten, you still need immediate medical care and two additional vaccine doses, though you won’t require rabies immunoglobulin.
Boosters are advised every 2 to 5 years for persistent risk. For those on accelerated schedules, antibody testing (serology) is used to determine timing, as booster intervals are not yet fully established.
Yes. The pre-exposure rabies vaccine is suitable for individuals of all ages. Your clinician will carry out a full assessment before administering any dose and will advise on the appropriate schedule based on your child’s age and departure date.
