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Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by logadims: 7:26am On Sep 28, 2017 |
Key facts •Rabies is a vaccine-preventable viral disease which occurs in more than 150 countries and territories. •Dogs are the main source of human rabies deaths, contributing up to 99% of all rabies transmissions to humans. •Rabies elimination is feasible through vaccination of dogs and prevention of dog bites. •Infection causes tens of thousands of deaths every year, mainly in Asia and Africa. •40% of people bitten by suspect rabid animals are children under 15 years of age. •Immediate, thorough wound washing with soap and water after contact with a suspect rabid animal is crucial and can save lives. WHO, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) have established a global “United Against Rabies” collaboration to provide a common strategy to achieve "Zero human rabies deaths by 2030". Rabies is an infectious viral disease that is almost always fatal following the onset of clinical symptoms. In up to 99% of cases, domestic dogs are responsible for rabies virus transmission to humans. Yet, rabies can affect both domestic and wild animals. It is spread to people through bites or scratches, usually via saliva. Rabies is present on all continents, except Antarctica, with over 95% of human deaths occurring in the Asia and Africa regions. SYMPTOMS Recognizing the Symptoms of Rabies The period between the bite and the onset of symptoms is called the incubation period. It usually takes four to 12 weeks for a person to develop rabies symptoms once they’re infected. However, incubation periods can also range from a few days to six years. The initial onset of rabies begins with flu-like symptoms, including: • fever • muscle weakness • tingling You may also feel burning at the bite site. Prevention Eliminating rabies in dogs Rabies is a vaccine-preventable disease. Vaccinating dogs is the most cost-effective strategy for preventing rabies in people. Dog vaccination reduces deaths attributable to rabies and the need for PEP as a part of dog bite patient care. Awareness on rabies and preventing dog bites Education on dog behaviour and bite prevention for both children and adults is an essential extension of a rabies vaccination programme and can decrease both the incidence of human rabies and the financial burden of treating dog bites. Increasing awareness of rabies prevention and control in communities includes education and information on responsible pet ownership, how to prevent dog bites, and immediate care measures after a bite. Engagement and ownership of the programme at the community level increases reach and uptake of key messages. This is what the Kennel Club of Rivers has been doing. Www.fb.com/kennelclubofrivers (go like that page,it's very essential for every dog lover. Preventive immunization in people Human rabies vaccines exist for pre-exposure immunization. These are recommended for people in certain high-risk occupations such as laboratory workers handling live rabies and rabies-related (lyssavirus) viruses; and people (such as animal disease control staff and wildlife rangers) whose professional or personal activities might bring them into direct contact with bats, carnivores, or other mammals that may be infected. Pre-exposure immunization is also recommended for travellers to rabies-affected, remote areas who plan to spend a lot of time outdoors involved in activities such as caving or mountain-climbing. Expatriates and long-term travellers to areas with a high rabies exposure risk should be immunized if local access to rabies biologics is limited. Finally, immunization should also be considered for children living in, or visiting, remote, high-risk areas. As they play with animals, they may receive more severe bites, or may not report bites. Also; • Vaccinate your pets. • Keep your pets from roaming outside. • Report stray animals to animal control. • Avoid contact with wild animals. • Prevent bats from entering living spaces or other structures near your home. You should report any signs of an infected animal to your local animal control or health departments. Cc: Lalasticlala mynd4 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by Tunndeh(m): 6:34am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by lecturer11: 6:34am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by Nobody: 6:35am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by chikasin4(m): 6:35am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by DanielsParker(m): 6:36am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by Sisqoman(m): 6:37am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by HMZi: 6:40am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by akindlesfarm: 6:41am On Sep 29, 2017 |
another me for rabies? hydrophobia
who discovered the cure for rabies? Louis Pasteur |
Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by MrHighSea: 6:42am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by lawrence7: 6:43am On Sep 29, 2017 |
Also of note is the fact that rabies is so fatal that only 1 or 2 people are known to have survived after the onset of symptoms. |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by spidey77: 6:51am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by logadims: 7:02am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by Mrtesso: 7:06am On Sep 29, 2017 |
Is there any effective herbal, traditional cure/treatment for Rabies? |
Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by jairusben(m): 7:10am On Sep 29, 2017 |
Rabies and scabies..two evil tins...wen scabies catch me..nobody tell me.. |
Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by birdsview(m): 7:23am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by ROBOCOB(m): 7:30am On Sep 29, 2017 |
Please I need animal control number in Nigeria. There is a dog roaming around my street for two days. |
Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by lonelydora: 8:07am On Sep 29, 2017 |
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Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by Scholar212(m): 8:29am On Sep 29, 2017 |
Mrtesso:there is no cure, only 1 person has clinically been proven to have survived it after onset of symptoms. Once the person start exhibiting signs of infection, death is sure. Only vaccine for prevention and immediately after a suspected bite can work |
Re: Yesterday Was World Rabies Day; All You Need To Know About Rabies by PierreDeFermat(m): 8:30am On Sep 29, 2017 |
when prophet Muhammad said you shouldn't keep dogs as pet,yall didn't listen to him. Everything God says is for own good 1 Like |
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