title: Rabies contingency plans in the United Kingdom.
abstract: The history of rabies in UK is described briefly. Details follow of the comprehensive import controls and quarantine procedures applying to the major vectors of rabies, which are detained for six months. Outbreak control is based on prompt notification and investigation, with infected areas if required. If rabies became widespread in wildlife, the use of oral vaccine would be considered.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Field Service, MAFF, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, UK.
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Meldrum
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D000835:Animals, Wild; D003132:Commerce / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000266:history / Q000517:prevention & control; D004199:Disease Vectors; D005589:Foxes; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D011790:Quarantine; D011818:Rabies / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000266:history / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000662:veterinary; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology