Travellers worried about a recent case of rabies observed in a domestic dog in France have been reassured by the UK National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) that there is no risk in France as a whole, and only a very low risk in the region of Le Chambon Feugerolles, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, where the dog in question had contact with approximately nine people and another dog. Canine patient zero had been illegally imported into France from Hungary at the end of last year, travelled to Algeria this April, and then returned to France on 7 May. It was taken to a vet on 16 May after becoming aggressive and unwell, then placed in quarantine; it died on 18 May, and rabies infection was confirmed on 21 May. Emergency advice has been communicated to anyone who might have been exposed to the animal, but as stated above, travellers are not thought to be at risk – NaTHNaC suggests that travellers avoid contact with wild and domestic animals, including bats, when travelling in areas where rabies could occur. Pre-exposure vaccination is not currently recommended, although wounds sustained from a scratch, bite or lick from an animal should be thoroughly washed, and advice from a GP should be sought, even if the wound is minor.