rabies!.ppt
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Rabies
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What is Rabies?
Rabies is a dangerous disease caused by a virus.
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Any mammal can get rabies.
Dogs, cats and bats
Humans
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If a person or animal gets rabies, they will almost always die from it.
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How do you get rabies?People and animals can only get
rabies if they are bitten or scratched by an animal that already has rabies. Their saliva carries the rabies virus, even if the animal is dead.
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How does rabies make you sick?
Once inside the body, the virus travels along the nerves.
Its main target is the brain and spinal cord.
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Animals that can give you rabies
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Bats
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Cats - especially stray and unvaccinated
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Dogs - especially stray & unvaccinated
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Mammals that are less likely to carry rabies
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Animals that don’t carry rabies
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Signs of rabies in animals can include:Unusual behavior
Wild animals that appear friendlyNocturnal animals active during the day
An increase in drool or saliva Animals that act very sick or meanAnimals that have difficulty moving or are dead
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The only way to tell
In the laboratory
Lab scientists test the brain of a dead animal for rabies.
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Can rabies be prevented?
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Yes! Vaccines (shots) against RabiesWash bite wounds and scratches thoroughlyStay away from strays
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The best way to prevent
rabies is to make sure
your pets are vaccinated
against rabies!!
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Protect your pets
Vaccinate your pet dog or catAlways leash your dog.Tell an adult if you see a wild or stray animal acting strangely.
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Protect yourself
Never touch an unfamiliar or wild animal.
Always ask permission to touch someone else’s pet.
Keep trash cans closed.
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Tell an adult immediatelyWash the wound out with soap and water
If you are bitten or scratched
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•Stay away from strays and wild animals
•If you see strays or wild animals, tell an adult.
•If you are ever bitten or scratched by an animal, tell an adult.
•Wash your cut with soap and water for 10 minutes.
Watch out for rabies
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