Rabies can occur anywhere in the world, and travellers may come into contact with wild or domestic animals during their trip. Those most at risk are travellers spending time outdoors, such as campers, cavers and hikers, people who work with animals, and long-term travellers. Rabies carries the same risk anywhere in the world, but travellers to rural areas are more at risk. Children are also generally more at risk due to the likelihood of playing with wild animals, and not reporting bites or scratches. Travellers to portions of the world where vaccinations in domestic animals are not common are more at risk than others. As access to preventative treatment is difficult, rates of rabies related deaths are higher in portions of developing countries such as Africa, Asia, Central and South America. If you are travelling to a country where there is an increased risk of rabies, especially in dogs, a vaccination is recommended. If your activities will include contact with animals, consider a pre-exposure rabies vaccination.