Guatemala City, Oct. 28 (AGN). – As part of the anti-rabies day the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS)accompanied by the Departmental Directorate of Integrated Health Services Networks (DDRISS) of Chiquimula, provided vaccination services to dogs and cats in San José La Arada, Chiquimula.
The health personnel went to that community and invited people to ensure the well-being of pets as a prevention for local families.
Likewise, boys and girls brought their pets so that the staff could apply the rabies vaccine to them.
#VaccinationDayAgainstRabies | 🐶🐱Take care of your faithful companion and your family. From October 9 to 31, get your pet vaccinated at the nearest health center! Protect your loved ones from rabies. 🐾🩺 pic.twitter.com/dYwRWBChMQ
— Ministry of Public Health (@MinSaludGuate) October 28, 2023
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Additionally, animal health authorities highlight the importance of preventing rabies. The virus that causes this disease attacks the central nervous system, causing acute encephalitis, inflammation of the brain. The germ that causes this disease is transmitted when the infected animal bites another animal or a person.
Among the animals that can be infected are all mammals, such as dogs and cats, farm animals, cattle, pigs, horses, goats, etc. As for wild animals, it affects bats, foxes, monkeys, raccoons and others.
The virus is found mainly in saliva and other fluids of animals and is transmitted through direct contact by biting, scratching, licking the skin and mucous membranes.
#MSPASNews | Children from San José La Arada, Chiquimula, take care of their furry friends against rabies. pic.twitter.com/wzQtYyG8jy
— Ministry of Public Health (@MinSaludGuate) October 27, 2023
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For this reason, it is essential that the families of this municipality join these vaccination days, to prevent this disease, which is generally fatal. In addition, coordination is maintained to schedule visits by health personnel in communities, neighborhoods, neighborhoods and other sectors.
For the MSPAS and the DDRISS of Chiquimula, it is vital to continue advancing in this strategy to prevent this disease, through rabies vaccines. The day began on October 9 and will end on the 31st of this month.
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