According to information from the public health authorities in Spain, a dog in the city of Toledo, central Spain, was confirmed to have rabies on 5 June 2013.
Isle of Man travelers are being advised the following:
Those travelling to the new risk areas of Spain listed below should avoid contact with wild and domestic animals. If they are licked, scratched or bitten by a wild or domestic animal they should wash the area thoroughly with soap and water and seek urgent medical advice, either in Spain or on their return from their GP.
The areas of Spain at increased risk are now considered to be:
• A perimeter of 20km radius around the city of Toledo, province of Toledo, Autonomous Region of Castilla-La Mancha
• The municipality of Monzon, city of Huesca, Autonomous Region of Aragon
• The district of Sant Marti of Barcelona
• The municipalities of Banyoles and Porqueres, province of Girona; and the municipalities of Montcada i Reixach and Piera in the province of Barcelona Autonomous Region of Catalonia.
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