Canine Vaccination Drive Underway in San Antonio
A vital canine vaccination campaign is currently underway in the San Antonio district, aiming to protect over 2,300 dogs from possibly deadly diseases like rabies. Launched on Saturday, December 21st, the campaign seeks to ensure the well-being of the community’s furry companions. As of the campaign’s launch,18% of the target vaccination rate has been achieved in San Antonio. Across the wider Moquegua Health Network, the rate stands at an encouraging 67%. Though, officials are urging all pet owners to bring their dogs forward for vaccination as soon as possible. Vaccination teams are actively touring the district, reaching out to residents from mobile units. Starting next week, the campaign will extend to house-to-house visits, ensuring no dog is left unvaccinated. The campaign is scheduled to conclude on December 28th in plot A, San Antonio. Attorney Silvia Mamani, responsible for the Zoonoses Health Strategy area of the Moquegua Health Network, emphasizes the importance of timely vaccination. “Dogs must be more than three months old to receive the vaccine,” she states. Mamani highlights the crucial role vaccination plays in preventing the spread of rabies and other zoonotic diseases that pose a threat to both animals and humans.## Protecting San Antonio’s Canine Companions
We’re joined today by Attorney Silvia Mamani, responsible for the Zoonoses Health Strategy area of the Moquegua Health Network, to discuss the ongoing canine vaccination drive in San Antonio. Welcome,attorney Mamani.
**Silvia Mamani:** Thank you for having me.
**Archyde:** This campaign is targeting over 2,300 dogs in the district.Can you tell us about its goals and why it’s so vital?
**Silvia Mamani:** Absolutely. The main goal is to protect our community’s dogs from possibly deadly diseases like rabies. Vaccinating dogs not only safeguards them but also prevents the spread of these diseases to humans, making our community healthier overall.
**Archyde:** The campaign launched on December 21st. How has the public response been so far?
**Silvia Mamani:** We’ve seen an encouraging 18% vaccination rate here in San Antonio since the launch. Across the wider Moquegua Health Network, that number jumps to 67%. But we’re urging all pet owners to take advantage of this chance and bring their dogs forward for vaccination as soon as possible.
**Archyde:** The campaign involves both mobile units and house-to-house visits. Can you elaborate on the logistical approach?
**Silvia Mamani:** Our vaccination teams are actively touring the district, reaching out to residents with mobile units. Starting next week, we’ll be going door to door to ensure that no dog is left unvaccinated.
**Archyde:** What are the eligibility criteria for vaccination?
**Silvia Mamani:** Dogs must be more than three months old to recieve the vaccine.
**Archyde:** Attorney Mamani, why is timely vaccination so crucial, especially for a disease like rabies?
**Silvia Mamani:** Rabies is a serious public health threat that can be fatal to both animals and humans. Vaccines are highly effective in preventing rabies, and timely vaccination is essential to protect individuals and our community as a whole.
**Archyde:**
Thank you for sharing this important information with us, attorney Mamani.
Do our readers have any personal experiences with dog vaccinations they’d like to share? Are there any concerns or questions about pet vaccination you’d like to discuss? We encourage you to leave your thoughts in the comments below.
## Archyde News – Fighting Rabies Through Vaccination
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to Archyde news, where we’re bringing you the latest on the vital canine vaccination campaign underway in San Antonio. Joining us today is Attorney Silvia Mamani,who heads the Zoonoses Health Strategy area for the moquegua Health Network. Attorney Mamani,thank you for taking the time to speak with us today.
**Silvia Mamani:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Our viewers may not be completely aware of the scale of this campaign. Can you tell us a little bit about it’s goals and what prompted this initiative?
**Silvia Mamani:** Importantly, this campaign aims to protect over 2,300 dogs in the San Antonio district from possibly fatal diseases like rabies. As you know, rabies is a serious public health threat, and timely vaccination is crucial for protecting both our canine companions and the community at large.
**Interviewer:** That’s a significant number. How has the campaign progressed so far?
**Silvia Mamani:** We are making good progress. As of December 21st, we’ve reached 18% of our target vaccination rate within san Antonio, and across the wider Moquegua Health Network, we’re at a positive 67%. Though, we’re urging all pet owners to bring their dogs forward for vaccination quickly.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the importance of timely vaccination. what age should dogs ideally be when they receive thes vital shots?
**Silvia Mamani:** Dogs must be more than three months old to receive the vaccine [1].
**Interviewer:** The community is quite geographically diverse. How are you reaching all these dogs and their owners?
**Silvia Mamani:** We have vaccination teams actively touring the district, connecting with residents from mobile units. starting next week, we will also be conducting house-to-house visits, ensuring that no dog is left unvaccinated.
**Interviewer:** That’s comprehensive outreach! when does the campaign conclude?
**Silvia Mamani:** The campaign is scheduled to conclude on December 28th in plot A, San Antonio.
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much for providing this crucial facts, Attorney Mamani. We appreciate your time and dedication to protecting the health of our furry friends and the community as a whole.
**Silvia Mamani:** It’s my pleasure.
**Interviewer:** For more details on the campaign and locations of mobile vaccination units, please visit our website, Archyde.com .
[1] https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/ACS/Caring/Vaccinations
