Covering The Subject Of Rabies And The Worldwide Holiday That Raises Awareness About It
September 28th is a very important day regarding both human and animal welfare. That’s because September 28th is internationally celebrated as World Rabies Day. This article will discuss the significance of World Rabies Day, what rabies are, what are the treatment options, and how rabies can be prevented. We will also offer some various ways you can observe World Rabies Day and how you can join the cause.
What Are Rabies?
The C.D.C. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) defines rabies as a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. Although any mammal can get rabies, the vast majority of rabies cases that are reported to the C.D.C. occur in bites from wild animals like skunks, foxes, bats, and raccoons. The rabies virus attacks the central nervous system of mammals and ultimately causes disease in the brain and death.
An animal bite
Can Rabies Be Treated?
Rabies is a very scary virus because there is no effective treatment once the infection is established. If you or your pets have been bitten by an animal that is known to have rabies, seek medical care immediately. Your doctor or veterinarian will administer a fast-acting rabies shot that will help prevent the virus from infecting you or your pet. Additionally, you or your pet will also receive a series of rabies vaccinations that help the body learn to identify and fight the rabies virus.
How The Holiday Started
The global health observance known as World Rabies Day was founded in 2007. It was founded by Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC). G.A.R.C. is an organization that aims to prevent human deaths from dog-mediated rabies and relieve the burden of rabies in other animal populations, especially dogs. They work with experts in the fields of education, public health, and veterinary to help educate people about Rabies.
The Significance Of The Holiday
While rabies is 100% preventable, through vaccination, nearly 60,000 people worldwide die every year from rabies according to the C.D.C. World Rabies Day aims to raise awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease known as rabies. Additionally, World Rabies Day also aims to bring together various partners that can enhance control and prevention efforts of rabies on a worldwide scale. Rabies is still present all around the world including in the U.S. This holiday gives us the opportunity to reflect on how rabies impacts our communities and communities worldwide.
Rabies vaccine
How You Can Get Involved
There are several different ways you can observe World Rabies Day this September 28th. One of the best ways is to double check that you, your family, and your furry family are all fully vaccinated and up-to-date on your rabies vaccines. Additionally, you can also observe World Rabies Day by spreading the word about it on social media. Many people still don’t know about World Rabies Day. A simple post about it on social media can help raise awareness and educate people about Rabies and how deadly it can be. Be sure to share this article with others too!
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