Source: Department of Disease Control
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28 September 65 World Rabies Day, Sor Kor. 7, Khon Kaen Province, recommends sticking to the 3 principles for preventing rabies.
Dr. Saman Futrakul, Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 7, Khon Kaen Province said the World Rabies Control Campaign set to be held on September 28th of every year It’s Rabies Prevention Day. to encourage people around the world Know the severity of rabies Because it’s a disease that doesn’t have a cure. If you get sick, everyone will die. Worldwide, 49,000 people die from the disease each year, 40 percent of which are children.
Rabies This can happen to all mammals. In Thailand, it is most common in dogs, cats and cattle. It is transmitted by being bitten, scratched or licked by infected animals. The infection travels through the nerves into the brain and when symptoms are shown. incurable every death
Rabies situation in Thailand from the surveillance of the Department of Disease Control Rabies situation in the past 2021, found 3 deaths in 3 provinces (2 in Surin and 1 in Buriram). from rabies already 1 case in Chonburi province The death toll was reported last week. Has a history of contact with a neighbor’s dog that was adopted for scratching.
Dr. Saman added that Rabies Prevention Let the people adhere to the 3 year principle. namely
1) Prevent animals from getting sick by vaccinating animals The first time when the pet is 2-4 months old, and then repeat the scheduled injection every year. Including permanent neutering to prevent more dogs than they need. and if the pet dies abnormally Request to send animal carcasses to be tested for infection. at the provincial and district livestock offices
2) Prevent bites without letting the dog and cat go outside alone If you have to take it outside, put on a leash. People can avoid being bitten too.The 5th spell is: 1. Don’t tease or make the dog angry. 2. Don’t step on the tail, head, body, legs or startle the dog or other animals. 3. Don’t separate the biting dog with your bare hands. 4. Don’t pick up the bowl or move the food. while the dog is eating and 5. Do not mess with or get close to unowner dogs. or do not know the history
3) protection after being bitten by washing the wound with soap and water Gently for at least 10 minutes, then apply a disinfectant to the wound. and seek immediate medical attention to consider vaccination against rabies And if vaccinated, must complete a complete set of vaccinations and follow a doctor’s appointment. Along with quarantining the dog for symptoms for 10 days, if the dog dies, send it for rabies testing. Emphasize “Clean the wound, put on medicine, quarantine the dog, go to the doctor and get all vaccinated.”