Health Tip: Help Prevent Rabies
Here's what you can do
Topics: Pets And Health Rabies
(HealthDay News) -- Rabies is a dangerous viral infection that can be fatal if not promptly identified and treated. Most of the time when people get rabies, it's acquired from the bite of a rabid animal, such as a dog, raccoon, bat or skunk.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine says here's how you can protect yourself from rabies:
- Don't touch or try to pet any animal that you don't know.
- Make sure you get a rabies vaccine if your job or travel exposes you to high risk of being bitten by a rabid animal.
- Vaccinate all of your pets against rabies, making sure they are re-vaccinated as required.
- If you're bringing an animal into a new country, be sure to follow all quarantine regulations.
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