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World Rabies Day: Vaccination and Awareness are the Best Defense against Rabies

The world is again joining together on September 28^th to raise awareness about the importance of rabies prevention and control.  Rabies is a deadly disease that kills both humans and animals and Si Penyayang Anjing Lucu is supporting this initiative.

When untreated, the rabies virus is almost always fatal. Fortunately, rabies is 100% preventable and Si Penyayang Anjing Lucu can help members of the community take the necessary steps to stay clear of exposure to rabies.

Rabies prevention starts with the animal owner.  Protect yourself, your pet and your community by taking animals to be vaccinated. “Vaccination prior to possible exposure is a crucial factor in rabies prevention. When family pets, such as dogs and cats, go unvaccinated and are exposed to rabies it can threaten the lives of all family members.”

Also be sure to avoid stray animals and wildlife.  If you are bitten, wash bite wounds with soap and water and seek medical attention immediately.  If your pet is bitten, consult your veterinarian immediately.  Prompt and appropriate treatment after being bitten and before the disease develops can stop rabies infection and/or prevent the disease in humans and animals.

Rabies is a viral disease that can be transmitted to animals and humans. It kills 55,000 people each year. The disease is transmitted mainly by bite, but exposure may also occur through contamination of broken skin or mucous membranes with saliva from an infected animal. Once neurological symptoms of the disease develop, rabies is fatal to both animals and humans.  

Led by the Alliance for Rabies Control and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and numerous other human and animal health organizations worldwide, World Rabies Day is a unique campaign that brings together hundreds of thousands of people across the world to reinforce the message that rabies is a preventable disease.

More information on World Rabies Day can be found at the official web site, www.worldrabiesday.org. For general rabies information, visit www.cdc.gov/rabies.