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4.6b people at risk of rabies infection

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With 4.6 billion people at risk of rabies infection, the World Veterinary Association, WVA, and the World Medical Association, WMA, have called for the incorporation rabies education within the school curricula.

According to them, rabies, is a global threat endangering approximately 4.6 billion people and poses a significant threat, with children disproportionately affected.

They said: “Tragically, a large majority of these fatalities could be prevented if more than 70 percent of dogs were vaccinated, and if prompt wound washing and post-exposure treatment were administered to bite victims. They further added that by imparting knowledge to children about the risks associated with rabies and the essential preventive measures, the world can empower the next generation to safeguard themselves and their communities.

 

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