Where can international travelers get rabies post-exposure vaccinations in Tbilisi after a stray dog bite?

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Rabies post-exposure vaccination is paid for international visitors in Tbilisi. A recommended option is the Immunization Center at 10 Tashkent Street; seek medical assessment as soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours of a bite.

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Rabies post-exposure treatment is paid for international visitors. Go to a hospital promptly after a bite or possible saliva exposure; a clinician can assess the risk even if the wound seems minor or hard to see.

Paid vaccination for international visitors

One recommended option is the Immunization Center at 10 Tashkent Street, Tbilisi. Travelers report that Russian is spoken at reception.

Immunization Center, 10 Tashkent Street

Seek rabies post-exposure assessment within 72 hours of the bite. Do not rely on the absence of bleeding to decide whether vaccination is needed; a medical professional should make that assessment.

First 72 hours after the bite

The discussion describes a five-dose course: on the day of presentation, then days 3, 7, 14, and 28. Mild effects such as fatigue or a slight fever may occur after the first dose.

Schedule: days 0 / 3 / 7 / 14 / 28