I haven't been on this forum for a few years now but all of a sudden I am feeling like I need some help again. Last Thursday, I was licked by a street dog in Belgium. The lick just touched by lips (not in my mouth at all and I have no open wounds around my mouth). Within minutes I panicked and washed my face with anti-bacterial wipes then with soap about 5 mins later. I spoke to my doc and NHS Direct who don't think I am at risk and therefore haven't prescribed any of the vaccines but I cannot convince myself that things will be OK. The dog didn't appear Rabid but I cannot stop thinking about dying and cannot sleep / eat for the fear. All the websites say a lick on the mucus membrane can transmit the disease; they also say Belgium is Rabies free - but is anywhere really?

Any advice?

Thanks