World Rabies Day

Well my last post was well timed as I have just found out today is World Rabies Day 2013.

 What is Rabies?

Rabies is a horrendous disease that is viral and transmitted through the saliva or tissues of an infected mammal to another mammal. The rabies virus affects the central nervous symptoms so causing very distressing neurological symptoms before the victim is to die.

Rabies is the deadliest disease on earth with a 99.9% fatality rate.

 Each year around the world, rabies results in more than 55,000 deaths – approximately one death every 10 minutes. Most deaths are reported from Africa and Asia with almost 50% of the victims being children under the age of 15.

 If you find yourself bitten by a rabid animal, you must:

• Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. 
•  Apply ethanol or a similar antiseptic to prevent secondary infection.
• Seek urgent medical attention. You need to start post-exposure prophylaxis within 3 days or as soon as possible.
  - See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/first-aid-after-a-bite/#sthash.gKPk6Hdx.dpuf

If you are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal, you must

1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
2. Apply ethanol or a similar antiseptic to prevent secondary infection.
3. Seek urgent medical attention. You need to start post-exposure prophylaxis within 3 days or as soon as possible.

If you have already had pre-exposure prophylaxis, you still need to seek further treatment.
Modern vaccines are the only way to prevent the onset of rabies after exposure. Traditional remedies, such as jackfruit gum and chilli powder do not stop the rabies virus.
Please treat any potential exposure to rabies seriously. Once clinical symptoms appear, death is inevitable.
- See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/first-aid-after-a-bite/#sthash.eF82SK91.dpuf

 If you have already had pre-exposure prophylaxis, you still need to seek further treatment.

Modern vaccines are the only way to prevent the onset of rabies after exposure. Traditional remedies, such as jackfruit gum and chilli powder do not stop the rabies virus.
Please treat any potential exposure to rabies seriously. Once clinical symptoms appear, death is inevitable.
- See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/first-aid-after-a-bite/#sthash.gKPk6Hdx.dpuf

1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
2. Apply ethanol or a similar antiseptic to prevent secondary infection.
3. Seek urgent medical attention. You need to start post-exposure prophylaxis within 3 days or as soon as possible.

If you have already had pre-exposure prophylaxis, you still need to seek further treatment.
Modern vaccines are the only way to prevent the onset of rabies after exposure. Traditional remedies, such as jackfruit gum and chilli powder do not stop the rabies virus.
Please treat any potential exposure to rabies seriously. Once clinical symptoms appear, death is inevitable.
- See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/first-aid-after-a-bite/#sthash.gKPk6Hdx.dpuf

If you are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal, you must

1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.
2. Apply ethanol or a similar antiseptic to prevent secondary infection.
3. Seek urgent medical attention. You need to start post-exposure prophylaxis within 3 days or as soon as possible.

If you have already had pre-exposure prophylaxis, you still need to seek further treatment.
Modern vaccines are the only way to prevent the onset of rabies after exposure. Traditional remedies, such as jackfruit gum and chilli powder do not stop the rabies virus.
Please treat any potential exposure to rabies seriously. Once clinical symptoms appear, death is inevitable.
- See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/first-aid-after-a-bite/#sthash.eF82SK91.dpuf

 Modern vaccines are the only way to prevent the onset of rabies after exposure. Traditional remedies, such as jackfruit gum and chilli powder do not stop the rabies virus.

Please treat any potential exposure to rabies seriously. Once clinical symptoms appear, death is inevitable.

Please stay away from any unknown dogs and cats, any wildlife and any dead animals.

For more information please visit: www.worldrabiesday.org

- See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/first-aid-after-a-bite/#sthash.eF82SK91.dpuf

aliva or tissues from the nervous system from an infected mammal to another mammal. - See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/what-is-rabies-and-frequently-asked-questions/what-is-rabies/#sthash.4FFwaR0F.dpuf

aliva or tissues from the nervous system from an infected mammal to another mammal. - See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/what-is-rabies-and-frequently-asked-questions/what-is-rabies/#sthash.4FFwaR0F.dpuf

What is rabies?

Rabies is a viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva or tissues from the nervous system from an infected mammal to another mammal.
Rabies is a zoonotic disease. Zoonotic diseases can pass between species. Bird flu and swine flu are other zoonotic diseases.
The rabies virus attacks the central nervous system causing severely distressing neurological symptoms before causing the victim to die.
Rabies is the deadliest disease on earth with a 99.9% fatality rate.

Is rabies always fatal?

Yes, it is always fatal once clinical symptoms appear.
However, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) stops the virus before clinical symptoms appear, if given immediately after exposure (from a bite or scratch of a rabid animal).
- See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/what-is-rabies-and-frequently-asked-questions/what-is-rabies/#sthash.4FFwaR0F.dpuf

What is rabies?

Rabies is a viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva or tissues from the nervous system from an infected mammal to another mammal.
Rabies is a zoonotic disease. Zoonotic diseases can pass between species. Bird flu and swine flu are other zoonotic diseases.
The rabies virus attacks the central nervous system causing severely distressing neurological symptoms before causing the victim to die.
Rabies is the deadliest disease on earth with a 99.9% fatality rate.

Is rabies always fatal?

Yes, it is always fatal once clinical symptoms appear.
However, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) stops the virus before clinical symptoms appear, if given immediately after exposure (from a bite or scratch of a rabid animal).
- See more at: http://rabiesalliance.org/rabies/what-is-rabies-and-frequently-asked-questions/what-is-rabies/#sthash.4FFwaR0F.dpuf