On #WorldRabiesDay, we stand for #RabiesPrevention and highlight the role of animals for scientific progress. Let's #EndRabiesNow and aim for #ZeroBy30.
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How does rabies spread: Rabies spreads via saliva, usually through bites, scratches, or direct contact with mucosa, such as eyes, mouth, or open wounds.

Avoid being bitten to prevent rabies: Avoid unfamiliar dogs, including street dogs. Stay still like a tree if near a suspected rabid dog. Don't shout or kick.

Reduce your risk of rabies. What to do if bitten by a dog: Don’t pull away from the dog. Hold still. Wash all wounds with soap and running water for 15 mins. Use an antiseptic, if available. Seek medical care immediately, and get vaccinated if advised. A delay can be deadly.

Protect your animal and community from rabies: Vaccinate your pets against rabies. Report suspected rabid dogs or other animals. Support mass dog vaccination of free-roaming dogs.

By working together through the #OneHealth approach connecting human, animal and environmental health, we can #EndRabiesNow together.

Learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, your community and your pets. 👇

Illustrations of a dog and a syringe with text that says did you know? Rabies is a viral disease that is fatal once symptoms appear, but 100% preventable if you seek immediate treatment after a bite or scratch.

It's #WorldRabiesDay.

Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but it’s 100% preventable with immediate treatment after a bite or scratch.

#EndRabiesNow

A quote from WHO's Dr Bernadette Abela-Ridder that says did you know? Rabies is 100% preventable, and yet every year, thousands of people - mostly children - needlessly die.

Did you know? #Rabies is preventable, yet every year thousands of people - mostly children - needlessly die.

Over 99% of human rabies cases are caused by dog bites. The solution is simple: Vaccinate at least 70% of dogs in a community to eliminate rabies. #EndRabiesNow

#PublicHealth Finding a sick or injured wild/stray animal, don't touch it as it’s the best way to protect yourself from #rabies. Find more info: toronto.ca/RabiesPreven...

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