Rabies - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018

Surveillance report

11 Nov 2019

Publication series: Annual Epidemiological Report

Time period covered: From 1 January to 31 December 2018

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For 2018, one case of travel-related rabies with exposure in Morocco was reported by the United Kingdom.

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Rabies - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018

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Travellers who recently received rabies post-exposure prophylaxis in Philippines advised to contact health services

Rapid risk assessment: Public health risks related to communicable diseases during the hajj 2019, Saudi Arabia, 9–14 August 2019

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