Avoid contact with animals (never feed them!). After an animal bite/scratch, wash the wound with running water and soap for 15 minutes, disinfect and in any case consult a high-quality medical facility (post-exposure vaccination), see also
factsheet rabies. For long-term travelers and travelers with increased individual risk (travel with two-wheelers, to remote areas, long-term stays, small children, work with animals, cave explorers, etc.) a pre-exposure vaccination before the stay (2 injections and a booster after 1 year) is recommended.