Zoonotic Diseases
Rabies Prevention
The first line of defense against rabies is to avoid contact with wild animals, sick or injured animals, and animals you don’t know. Pet vaccinations should be kept current and pets should not be permitted to roam. Food and nesting or hiding places for wild animals should be eliminated from residential areas.
Human rabies immunizations are effective in preventing human rabies. Pre-exposure rabies immunizations can be used for people working with wildlife or other animals on a frequent basis. A series of post-exposure rabies immunizations can be given to animal bite victims when the biting animal cannot be quarantined or tested. Consult your physician for specific recommendations.
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Last Updated: 01/03/2008
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