If you have a dog or cat, you are interested in knowing that in Mexico City September 19 to 25 the National Rabies Vaccination Day.
It is a free service to which all pets have access to which 687 thousand 129 doses are expected to be applied.
They are expected to apply 687 thousand 129 doses capital pets.
The Secretariat of Health of Mexico City (Sedesa) asked people who have dogs or cats to go to any of the 473 fixed and semi-fixed posts, installed in the annexes of the Health Centers, in the Canine Care and Places of High public visibility of the 16 municipalities.
In addition, there will be 1,441 duly accredited vaccinating brigades that will conduct house-to-house tours to promote free rabies vaccination for dogs and cats through peripherals.
In the 16 municipalities the National Day of #VaccinationAntirabicaCaninaYFelina2021 .
Go to your nearest Health Center or wait for the brigades with personnel duly identified as workers of the @GobCDMX
This service is free! pic.twitter.com/wr0gv0qduJ
– Secretariat of Health of Mexico City (@SSaludCdMx) September 19, 2021
Sedesa reported that in the 2021 rabies vaccination campaign it is expected to apply 687 thousand 129 doses, of which it is estimated that 549 thousand 703 would be for dogs and 137 thousand 426 for cats.
He also explained that the rabies vaccine that is applied is of the highest quality and inactivated viruses are used.
Some animals may present a reaction to the vaccine, so if it is suspected that this is the case, it is recommended to seek veterinary medical help and later it is recommended to notify the Sanitary Jurisdiction or Health Unit, in order to carry out the pertinent investigations.
All dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies from the month of birth and a dose of boosters must be applied when they reach three months of life, then they must be vaccinated every year for the rest of their life.
The government of the capital recognized the responsibility of pet owners by recalling that since 2006 no cases of rabies transmitted by dog bites have been reported in Mexico.
The Sedesa asked pet owners to take their pets to be vaccinated, use the mask correctly, respect the healthy distance and, if possible, that only one person go to the vaccination centers.
National Rabies Vaccination Day 2021.
When? From September 19 to 25.
Where? In annexes of the Health Centers, Dog Care Centers of the 16 municipalities of CDMX or at homes.
Cost: Free.
How often is the vaccine administered? At one month of birth and the reinforcement at three months of age, subsequently every year for the rest of their life.
Find accurate information about Mexico City at Community.
Are you about to do a procedure? Check here costs and requirements.
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