World Rabies Day: why one bite can turn nto a deadly threat
- World Rabies Day is observed every year on September 28 to raise awareness about rabies prevention and elimination.
- Rabies is a viral disease affecting the nervous system and is mainly transmitted through bites from infected animals.
- Dogs are responsible for about 99% of human rabies cases, making dog vaccination crucial for prevention.
- Prompt wound washing and post-exposure treatment can prevent rabies before symptoms develop after a potentially risky bite.
Source: thehansindia.com
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