Animal bites

Rabies is transmitted by bites from an infected dog, cat, monkey or bat or possibly other mammals.

If you are exposed to a bite from one of the aforementioned species while traveling, you should first let the wound bleed, then wash it and immediately contact a doctor for possible vaccination due to possible exposure to rabies.

Vaccination is recommended if you will be in particularly close contact with animals while traveling or if you will be stationed in (remote) areas where rabies occurs.