Rabies is a vaccine preventable viral disease; yet in the Philippines, it is considered a public health problem as it is one of the most acutely fatal infection, responsible for the deaths of at least 200 Filipinos each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 99% of all rabies transmissions are from dogs.

Keep your fur babies rabies-free!

• Visit your pet’s veterinarian regularly and keep rabies vaccination up to date.
• Keep your pets under control and direct supervision, especially when outdoors.
• Spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets that may not be properly cared for or vaccinated regularly.

Keep yourself and your household rabies-free too!

• Leave all wildlife alone and do not keep them as pets.
• Know the risk, especially when travelling.
• Animal-proof your trash. Make sure your trash lids are locked, and don’t leave bags of garbage outside the cans
• Wash animal bites or scratches immediately with soap and water.
• If you are scratched or bitten by any animal, either wild or domestic, consult a healthcare provider about whether you need a postexposure prophylaxis.


Ref:

https://www.doh.gov.ph. Accessed August 2022
https://www.cdc.gov. Accessed August 2022
https://www.nasphv.org. Accessed August 2022

The article written above is for informational and educational purposes only. For serious medical and health concerns, please consult a licensed health provider.