Plan your rabies vaccine in Oldham before your trip
We offer a private rabies vaccine in Oldham for £90 per dose at Everest Pharmacy, 57 Manchester Road, OL8 4LN. Our travel health consultation costs £10, which we deduct from your total if you go ahead with any vaccines or medicines. We’ll talk through your trip, check whether vaccination is right for you and plan any doses you need.
If you’ve already been bitten or scratched by an animal abroad, seek medical help immediately. Don’t wait for a routine travel appointment, even if you’ve had rabies vaccines before.
How much does a rabies vaccine in Oldham cost?
We charge £90 for each dose. The consultation costs £10, but we deduct that fee from your total if you go ahead with any vaccines or medicines. If you need three doses, you’ll pay £270 altogether, including the consultation. We’ll confirm how many doses you need before you decide.
The number of doses depends on your previous vaccinations, health and the course we recommend. Bring any records you have rather than booking a new course from scratch. You can find our other vaccine prices and more about the appointment on our travel clinic service page.
You usually pay for your own rabies vaccination when you travel. If you need it for work, ask your employer how to arrange it.
When should you start your course?
Contact us around eight weeks before you travel if possible. That gives us time to fit appointments around your plans. A usual course has three injections over three to four weeks, although other schedules may be suitable.
Leaving sooner? Call 0161 624 5485 with your departure date. We’ll check whether there’s time for a shorter course and whether it would suit you.
Before leaving your first appointment, make sure you know:
- How many doses we recommend for you.
- The date of each remaining appointment.
- How long before your trip you need your last dose.
- What to do if you miss a dose or your flight changes.
- How to keep a record of the vaccine and doses you receive.
For more detail, read the NHS guide to rabies vaccination. Your pharmacist will help you choose a suitable schedule.
Is rabies vaccination worth considering for your trip?
It depends on where you’re going and what you’ll be doing. Rabies affects the brain and nerves and is almost always fatal once symptoms start. Prevention and prompt treatment after contact with an infected animal are essential.
Tell us if your plans include:
- A stay in a country where rabies occurs.
- Remote areas where medical help may be hard to reach.
- Longer trips, especially those lasting more than a month.
- Outdoor activities such as cycling or running.
- Work or activities involving animals.
We’ll ask where you’ll be staying and how quickly you could get medical help there. Vaccination before travel can make treatment after a bite or scratch simpler, but it does not make a bite or scratch safe to ignore.
Getting ready for your Oldham appointment
You’ll find us at 57 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL8 4LN. Check our Oldham branch page for opening times. If you need help with access or want to book for a child, call our team first.
When you come in, we’ll ask about:
- Your destinations, travel dates and planned activities.
- Any rabies vaccinations you’ve already had, including treatment after a bite.
- Your medicines and any condition that affects your immune system.
- Serious allergies or reactions to previous vaccinations.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding or feeling unwell on the day.
Our Oldham travel appointment checklist can help you get ready for your visit.
After vaccination, you may have a sore arm, headache or raised temperature. These usually pass quickly. Ask us about symptoms that worry you. Call 999 for signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the tongue or throat.
Bitten or scratched abroad? Get help straight away
Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical help immediately. This also applies if an animal licks broken skin or your eyes, nose or mouth. Don’t wait for symptoms or for your return to the UK.
You still need urgent assessment if you’ve been vaccinated. Tell the medical team about your previous doses and show your records. If you’re already back in the UK, ask for an urgent GP appointment or call 111. Tell your GP about any treatment you received abroad. See the NHS advice on possible rabies exposure.
While travelling, avoid touching or feeding animals, even if they look healthy. Find out where you could get urgent medical help before you need it.
Your questions about the rabies vaccine in Oldham
Can I book without a GP referral?
Yes. You can book directly with us. We’ll review your trip and health before giving any vaccination.
Can my child have the vaccine at Oldham?
Call us with your child’s age and travel dates first. We’ll check whether we can provide their vaccination at this branch and help you plan the next step.
Do I need another course if I’ve been vaccinated before?
Not necessarily. Bring your records so we can check the doses and dates against your new trip. Some people need a booster, while others do not.
Can I use this calendar after an animal bite?
No. This calendar is for planned travel vaccination. After a possible rabies exposure, get medical help immediately using the advice above.
Book your rabies vaccination in Oldham
Use the calendar to book a 15-minute rabies vaccine appointment in Oldham before your trip. Call us if you need help arranging a course or have already had some doses.
If the calendar doesn’t load, open our Oldham branch booking options or call 0161 624 5485.