2023-10-02 21:24:35
From this Monday, October 2 to Friday, the 6th, free anti-rabies vaccination days will be held in the city of Córdoba, within the framework of World Day against the disease, celebrated on September 28.
The activity, organized by the Municipality of Córdoba through the Domestic Fauna area of the Ente BioCórdoba, takes place at the Neighborhood Center in the General Bustos Norte neighborhood, at 450 Maracaibo Street from 4 to 7 p.m.
The service does not require a prior appointment and is available for dogs and cats. In order to receive the dose of rabies vaccine, the animals must have been one year since the last inoculation, be more than 90 days (three months) old, and the females must not be pregnant.
In addition, cats must be in a carrier, kennel or mesh bag, and dogs must have a collar, leash and muzzle if they are large or dangerous.
If possible, the person responsible for the pet must show up with the health card to corroborate the date of the last vaccine booster.
The action aims to prevent rabies infections while seeking to raise awareness among the people of Córdoba about the importance and obligation of vaccinating animals and thus achieving better control of the disease.
The importance of the rabies vaccine
It is important to keep in mind that the rabies vaccine is annual, mandatory and free.
Rabies is a zoonosis of viral origin that affects the central nervous system (CNS) of all mammal species, including humans, which can often have a fatal outcome.
It is distributed throughout the world and is responsible for the death of more than 60,000 people per year.
Although it is considered that there is a significant under-reporting, the majority of cases take place in Africa and Asia. In our country, dogs and cats are the main transmitters of rabies, but some wild animals, such as bats, can also be.
The disease spreads to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal.
For this reason, it is important to vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies every year from 3 months of age and throughout their lives.
What to do in the event of potentially rabies contact?
If you suffer an animal bite, wash the wound with plenty of soap and water, and do not use alcohol or other disinfectant.
Go quickly to the nearest health center to be seen by a health professional, who will evaluate the need for antibiotic, tetanus or rabies prophylaxis according to the characteristics of the accident.
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