Guatemala City, Nov. 1 (AGN). – The deadline for the immunization of dogs and cats for the rabies vaccine was extended, said day It will be available until November 20 of this year; in accordance with the Technical Commission for the 2023 Canine Anti-Rabies Vaccination Day through the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS).
The objective of this campaign is that people who have not yet vaccinated their pets can turn to a healthcare center at the national level. It is worth noting that health personnel also visit communities and villages in the different municipalities of the national territory.
#VaccinationDayAgainstRabies | 🐶🐱Take care of your faithful companion and your family. From November 1 to 20, get your pet vaccinated at the nearest health center! Protect your loved ones from rabies. 🐾🩺 pic.twitter.com/7iN7QvWU5t
— Ministry of Public Health (@MinSaludGuate) November 1, 2023
This period of time was extended at the request of citizens, who protect their pets against rabies and in a preventive manner have responded to the call, aware that rabies is a disease that can cause serious consequences in people.
Second level
The rabies vaccination day took place from October 9 to 31. However, The second phase will take place from November 1 to 20; Once again, health personnel will travel to different departments of the country to carry out mass immunization.
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The rabies virus is found in the saliva of infected animals and is transmitted through bites, scratches, scrapes and contact with the mucosa of the eyes, nose and mouth. Given this, the doctor, Leila Rita Camposeco, coordinator of the Zoonosis Program, reported:
Vaccination against rabies is the best measure to prevent the disease, the main transmitter of the virus to humans is the dog, for this reason, it is important to vaccinate your pets.
🐾🌟 Join the Canine Anti-Rabies Day in its second phase and request the rabies vaccine at your nearest health center from November 1 to 20. 🌟🐾
Let’s take care of the health of our four-legged friends together! 🐶🐱 pic.twitter.com/WhAqYNtN1x
— Ministry of Public Health (@MinSaludGuate) October 31, 2023
The Health portfolio makes health centers and mobile immunizations available to the population, where they can administer the rabies vaccine to pets, starting at one month old.
With actions like this, the Technical Commission for the 2023 Canine Rabies Vaccination Day; Through the MSPAS it reiterates its commitment to disease prevention for the good of citizens.
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