Celebrating World Rabies Day
Monday, September 28, 2009, celebrate World Rabies Day. This annual event began in 2006 as a way to unite people all across the globe against rabies and to raise awareness about the seriousness of the disease in humans and animals. Though it is relatively uncommon in the US, over 50,000 humans, and perhaps even more animals, die from rabies each year - especially in Asia and Africa. The worst part is that the disease is so easily prevented. According to the World Rabies Day initiative, "the tools and technology for human rabies prevention and dog rabies elimination are available." We just need to work together to fight the disease.
Have you done your part to prevent rabies? It may seem like small potatoes compared to worldwide rabies issues, but simply vaccinating our dogs, keeping them healthy, and reporting animals that are suspicious for rabies you are helping to keep the world that much safer. Rabies vaccination is absolutely essential, and fortunately certain vaccines can be given every three years. So, if you are concerned about over-vaccinating your dog, this is a great option. Plus, if your dog is ever bitten by a rabies suspect, you should not have to worry about mandatory euthanasia (which is required in most areas when not vaccinated animals are bitten).
Image courtesy of www.worldrabiesday.org
Monday, September 28, 2009, celebrate World Rabies Day. This annual event began in 2006 as a way to unite people all across the globe against rabies and to raise awareness about the seriousness of the disease in humans and animals. Though it is relatively uncommon in the US, over 50,000 humans, and perhaps even more animals, die from rabies each year - especially in Asia and Africa. The worst part is that the disease is so easily prevented. According to the World Rabies Day initiative, "the tools and technology for human rabies prevention and dog rabies elimination are available." We just need to work together to fight the disease.
Have you done your part to prevent rabies? It may seem like small potatoes compared to worldwide rabies issues, but simply vaccinating our dogs, keeping them healthy, and reporting animals that are suspicious for rabies you are helping to keep the world that much safer. Rabies vaccination is absolutely essential, and fortunately certain vaccines can be given every three years. So, if you are concerned about over-vaccinating your dog, this is a great option. Plus, if your dog is ever bitten by a rabies suspect, you should not have to worry about mandatory euthanasia (which is required in most areas when not vaccinated animals are bitten).
Image courtesy of www.worldrabiesday.org
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