1️⃣ How can we protect ourselves and our pets from rabies? We can protect ourselves by avoiding contact with stray or wild animals and never touching an animal that is behaving strangely. We should keep our pets vaccinated, supervise them outdoors, and avoid letting them interact with unknown animals. Teaching children not to approach or tease unfamiliar animals is also an important safety step.
2️⃣ What should a person do immediately after being bitten or scratched by a potentially rabid animal? The wound should be washed thoroughly with soap and plenty of running water as soon as possible. The person should then seek urgent medical care, even if the wound looks small. A healthcare professional can assess the exposure and decide whether rabies post-exposure treatment, including vaccination, is needed. The animal should not be handled or captured by the person.
3️⃣ Why is vaccinating dogs and other pets important in preventing rabies? Vaccination protects pets from rabies and greatly reduces the chance of the virus spreading to people. Since dogs are a major source of human rabies in many parts of the world, keeping dogs vaccinated helps protect not only individual families but the wider community. 🐕💉
🌍 Remember: Rabies is preventable. Responsible pet vaccination, safe behaviour around animals, and quick medical attention after an exposure can save lives.