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    Rabies is a fatal disease transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals like dogs, cats, and wildlife. Symptoms may not appear for over four weeks and include fear of water, difficulty swallowing, and excessive salivation. If bitten by a potentially rabid animal, the wound should be washed thoroughly and a doctor consulted immediately as rabies is a medical emergency, especially for bites to the face, neck, or fingers. Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating pets as recommended and observing bitten animals for 10 days when possible.

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    Rabies is a fatal disease transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals like dogs, cats, and wildlife. Symptoms may not appear for over four weeks and include fear of water, difficulty swallowing, and excessive salivation. If bitten by a potentially rabid animal, the wound should be washed thoroughly and a doctor consulted immediately as rabies is a medical emergency, especially for bites to the face, neck, or fingers. Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating pets as recommended and observing bitten animals for 10 days when possible.

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    Rabies Is Fatal! Prevent Rabies! Protect Yourself!

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    Rabies is a fatal disease transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals like dogs, cats, and wildlife. Symptoms may not appear for over four weeks and include fear of water, difficulty swallowing, and excessive salivation. If bitten by a potentially rabid animal, the wound should be washed thoroughly and a doctor consulted immediately as rabies is a medical emergency, especially for bites to the face, neck, or fingers. Rabies can be prevented by vaccinating pets as recommended and observing bitten animals for 10 days when possible.

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    Rabies is fatal! Prevent Rabies! Protect yourself!

    Humans get rabies through the bite or scratch of infected dogs or other mammals, such as cats or wild animals. Symptoms are fear of water and air; difficulty swallowing; and excess salivation. Symptoms can take more than four weeks to appear . A bite by a potentially rabid animal is a medical emergency! Bites to the face, neck or finger tips are most dangerous.

    If bitten by a potentially rabid animal: Wash the wound with soap and water for at least five minutes. Consult a medical doctor immediately. In case of dog bites: If possible, observe the dog for 10 days. If it dies within 10 days, or you dont know its fate, you must get vaccinated. Preventing rabies is a social responsibility. Vaccinate your dogs and cats as recommended by your veterinary doctor .

    Rabies is 100% fatal but it is easily preventable

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