Doctors warn that rabies can be found year-round. This disease still has no cure. If infected and showing symptoms, every patient will die. Data from the Bureau of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control found 6 deaths (Chonburi Province 2 cases, Surin 2 cases, Songkhla 1 case, and Rayong 1 case). As for the rabies situation in animals from 1 January – 31 December 2023, the virus was found in 347 animal samples examined. Most commonly found in dogs. As for the rabies situation in Health Zone 7 (1 October 2023 to 28 February 2024), the virus was found in 6 samples of animals in the areas of Yang Talat District, Huai Mek District, Kalasin Province and Chom Chom District, Maha Sarakham Province, which were found to be mostly It is still a repeat area of 2023.
Dr. Saman Futrakul, Director of Disease Prevention and Control Office 7, Khon Kaen Province Emphasize that most cases of rabies infection occur from being bitten or scratched by a dog or cat. and did not receive care or receive the rabies vaccination correctly In addition, during this period the weather is hot. May make pets easily irritated. and can harm the owner or small children Therefore, people are asked to observe the symptoms of their pets. If they find that their pets have droopy tails, stagger, drooling, hanging tongues, or cross-eyed eyes, they should immediately notify the livestock officials. or community leaders And help each other handle it carefully so as not to be bitten or scratched. Then quarantine the animal for observation for 10 days. If the animal dies, take the animal’s head or body. Send it for further examination at the Department of Livestock Development’s laboratory. In addition, pet registration Do not abandon dogs as strays. It is another way that citizens can help the government solve problems. And know how to prevent dogs from biting or attacking with the 5 mantras: “Don’t poke, don’t step, don’t separate, don’t pick, don’t mess with dogs that don’t have an owner. or unknown history” will help reduce the risk of rabies infection.
And if a dog or cat suspected of having the disease bites, scratches, licks, saliva splashes into the eyes, mouth or through wounds on the skin. The wound should be washed immediately with water and soap several times. Dry the wound and apply povidone-iodine antiseptic solution. If not available, use 70% alcohol or iodine tincture. Then you should go to the nearest hospital immediately. To receive continuous vaccination against rabies on time and complete set
Dr. Saman Futrakul concluded by saying that To successfully eradicate rabies, Every agency must work together. including public health agencies, livestock, educational agencies Local government organizations, etc., to create a system for tracking all dog bite victims to receive vaccination against rabies. To prevent deaths from this disease, village health volunteers work together with local agencies to follow up with all those bitten by dogs to see a doctor. Do not decide for yourself that the dog does not have rabies. If people have questions, they can ask for more information at the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
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Information: Bureau of General Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control / General Communicable Disease Group, S.K.R. 7, Khon Kaen Province
Published: Disease and Health Risk Communication Group, S.C.O.7, Khon Kaen Province
March 12, 2024
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