Ministry of Health: Dogs are responsible for approximately 90% of rabies cases

she said Ministry of Health and PopulationDogs are responsible for about 90% of infections in the coffee, especially stray dogs or unvaccinated pets.

added Ministry of Health and PopulationThis is in the case of being bitten or scratched by an infected animal Fight The following procedures must be taken, which include:

1- Wash the wounds with soap and water for 10 minutes.

2- Go to your nearest health facility to get medical advice.

3- Veterinary authorities are notified if a behavioral or pathological change is suspected in the infertile animal.

The Ministry of Health and Population said it is possible to get Rabies vaccine 3 doses to prevent the disease, with rabies vaccine doses within 28 days and a dose after a year.

The Ministry of Health and Population said that some people have animals at home and are afraid of being bitten or scratched.

and obedience Ministry of Health and PopulationFor two years, a person is completely safe from getting rabies if exposed to animal bites.

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesman of the Ministry of Health and Population, pointed out the importance of strengthening and unifying efforts among the relevant ministries, agencies and organizations to implement the general strategy to eliminate ” rabies” to be implemented within the Sustainable Development Strategy 2030. , as well as the importance of implementing “One Health” policies to face and eliminate diseases.