Zoonotic Disease Program
World Rabies Day - September 28
The mission of World Rabies Day, celebrated every September 28, is to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies, how easy it is to prevent and how it can be eliminated. This is a day to inform and educate people about the reality of rabies and remind people it is a worldwide public health issue.
Did you know....
Rabies is present throughout Ohio and the World.
Rabies is 100 percent preventable, yet results in over 55,000 human deaths in the world each year.
The greatest number of human deaths occurs in Asia and Africa where canine (dog) rabies is common.
The population most affected by human rabies is children. Approximately 50% of all human deaths worldwide occur in victims less than 15 years of age.
Every year in Ohio, about 50 animals are confirmed with rabies.
You can get involved by planning a World Rabies Day event.
There are a wide variety of ways agencies and organizations can participate, and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control has posted a variety of media kits, educational materials and guides for planning events that are available on the World Rabies Day website.
Help make Rabies History!
World Rabies Day http://www.worldrabiesday.org
Rabies is a preventable viral disease that causes acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). The virus exists in the saliva of mammals and is usually transmitted from animal to animal or from animal to human by biting. The virus can also be spread by licking, when infected saliva makes contact with open cuts or wounds, the mouth, eyes and nose. If left untreated in humans and animals, rabies is fatal. Therefore, to survive rabies exposure, it is necessary to complete a rabies treatment under the supervision of a medical professional. Remember: The best way to prevent the spread of rabies is to vaccinate your pets.
Last updated: 07/14/2011
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