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    The document discusses rabies, a fatal viral disease spread through animal bites that kills tens of thousands annually. Dogs are responsible for 99% of human cases. Vaccines can prevent rabies, and factors like wound washing, community education, and vaccination campaigns are critical to control the disease.

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    The document discusses rabies, a fatal viral disease spread through animal bites that kills tens of thousands annually. Dogs are responsible for 99% of human cases. Vaccines can prevent rabies, and factors like wound washing, community education, and vaccination campaigns are critical to control the disease.

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    Introduction:

    Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease. Once clinical symptoms


    appear, rabies is virtually 100% fatal. 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 and animals through bites or
    scratches, usually via saliva.

    Key Facts About Rabies Awareness:

    *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.

    *Infection causes tens of thousands of deaths every year, mainly in Asia and Africa.

    *Globally rabies causes an estimated cost of US$ 8.6 billion per year

    *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.

    *Engagement of multiple sectors and One Health collaboration including community


    education, awareness programs and vaccination campaigns are critical.

    *WHO leads the collective “United Against Rabies” to drive progress towards "Zero
    human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030".
    How Often Should My Dog Receive Vaccinations? – What Vaccinations Should He
    Get?

    Until recently, it was standard veterinary practice in the United States to


    vaccinate dogs yearly for common infectious diseases. In high-stress, multi-pet
    households or special circumstances this may still are acceptable. Immunity to certain
    diseases, such as leptospirosis is short, so in dogs at high risk of this disease, annual
    vaccination is wise if they tolerate the vaccine well. Lyme disease vaccine may require
    yearly booster vaccinations. However, the ticks that carry this disease are only present
    in certain areas of the United States. So, weigh the risk of your pet contracting Lyme
    disease before deciding to have the vaccine administered. Many veterinarians believe
    that Lyme vaccine has the potential of causing adverse effects such as generalized
    arthritis, allergy or other immune diseases.

    Another commonly administered vaccine is for kennel cough. This is usually a


    mild and transient disease contracted during boarding, grooming or dog shows. Most
    pets do not live-in breeding kennels, are not boarded, do not go to dog shows and have
    only occasional contact with dogs outside their immediate family. Also, the immunity this
    vaccine imparts is short-lived. I recommend it only when owners anticipate likely
    exposure. I am more concerned about toy breeds in which coughing can persist quite
    some time due to the narrow tracheas common in these breeds.

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