Rabies protection

Rabies is a fatal viral disease of the nervous system caused by a Rhabdovirus which can affect all mammals including humans.

The disease is usually spread by saliva following a bite from an infected animal.  Clinical signs include aggression and paralysis, and it can lead to death if left untreated.

Rabies was eradicated from the UK in 1922 and the Pet Travel Scheme and quarantine protects against infected animals entering the UK.  However some European bats carry rabies-related viruses.

If you require further information, please refer to the DEFRA website.

For further information contact:

Environmental Health Commercial Team – Health and Safety

Mulberry Place
PO Box 55739
5 Clove Crescent
London E14 1BY

Opening hours are: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

Tel: 020 7364 5008
Fax: 020 7364 0863

Email: healthandsafety@towerhamlets.gov.uk