Included in a statement issued on the eve of World Rabies Day, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases called for a response to the 10-year peak in human rabies cases - seven cases in KwaZulu-Natal, six in Eastern Cape and two more suspected but unconfirmed – none of whom had ‘sought medical intervention after being bitten by a dog or cat’. Both provinces had reported outbreaks of rabies in dogs.
Before you travel, call Travelvax Australia’s telephone advisory service on 1300 360 164 (toll-free from landlines) for country-specific advice and information. You can also make an appointment at your nearest Travelvax clinic to obtain vaccinations, medication to prevent or treat illness, and accessories for your journey.