Transcript World Rabies Day - Animal Health Sales Inc

World Rabies Day
Make Rabies History!
What is rabies?
•A disease caused by a virus that can
kill you by attacking the brain and
spinal cord.
•A disease that can be carried by all
mammals.
•A disease that can be prevented.
Why have a World Rabies Day?
• Rabies is a preventable disease yet
people still die every day from rabies
infection.
• World Rabies Day aims to give people the
information they need to help eliminate
rabies.
Some rabies facts
•Every year _______ people die from
rabies.
•Every ____ minutes one person dies
from rabies.
•_____% of deaths from rabies can be
prevented.
10
100
55,000
Some facts
•Every year _55,000_ people die from
rabies.
•Every _10_ minutes one person dies
from rabies.
•_100_% of deaths from rabies can be
prevented.
But what about China?
• Rabies is China’s deadliest infectious
disease.
• Last year over 3,000 people died from
rabies infection.
Mr Wu’s story
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Wu Qingshan, 22 years old.
Working as a cook in Beijing
Bitten by a dog in the street.
Didn’t go to hospital
6 weeks later he was dead.
•Rabies is caused by a virus.
•If an animal with rabies bites you, the
virus can get into your body.
•The virus attacks the central nervous
system.
•If someone has the virus, without
special treatment there is nearly 100%
chance of death.
Brain
Spinal cord
The central
nervous system
controls
everything we do,
therefore it is very
important!
Due to its importance,
anything that can damage
the central nervous system
can be fatal
As the virus attacks the
central nervous system,
the body shows different
symptoms.
Symptoms
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Headache, fever, sore throat
Confusion and nervousness
Hallucinations
Hydrophobia
Paralysis
Death
How to avoid and eliminate rabies
•Any ideas?
•Know how to avoid dog bites.
•Vaccinate your pets.
•Don’t let your cat or dog out its own
•Know how to recognize a dog with
rabies.
• Do you know how to recognize a dog
with rabies?
•A dog with rabies
may become
aggressive and
irritable.
•Or may become
unusually friendly.
• Dogs may not be able
to walk properly.
• They may show extrasaliva around the
mouth.
• A change in voice is
possible
How can not letting your pet out on
their own help?
•Pets out on their own are more
likely to catch rabies from
infected animals
•A pet with rabies may not show
symptoms immediately, but
could still pass on the disease.
Vaccinations
• Vaccination against rabies is quick and
easy.
• If enough animals are vaccinated, rabies
can be eliminated.
Anti-rabies
vaccination
certificate
How to avoid dog bites.
• Never disturb a dog who is…..
– Eating
– Sleeping
– Caring for puppies
• Do not …..
– Look a dog straight in the eye
– Throw anything at a dog
– Run near dogs
How to avoid dog bites.
• If a growling dog comes near you…..
• ….stand still with your arms down,
pretend you are a tree.
How to avoid dog bites.
• If a dog attacks you….
• ….. curl into a ball and protect your face,
pretend you are a rock.
Dog culls
• This is not an effective way of controlling
rabies in an area.
• It is indiscriminate- may not kill the dogs
with rabies.
• In the long term doesn’t decrease the
number of dogs in the area, so doesn’t
reduce risk of rabies.
If you are bitten…..
• Immediately wash the bite with soap
and lots of water.
• Go to hospital to receive specialised
treatment.
Question 1
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Rabies is a disease caused by…..
(A) a virus
(B) dogs
(C) animal bites
(D) a bacteria
Question 2
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Rabies can be eliminated by…
(A) vaccinating enough children
(B) reducing stray dog numbers
(C) vaccinating enough dogs
(D) reducing pet numbers
Question 3
• Rabies can be carried by what
group(s) of animals?
• (A) only stray dogs
• (B) all mammals
• (C) only dogs, bats and humans
• (D) all animals
Question 4
• How many people die each year from
rabies?
• (A) 3,500
• (B) 5,000
• (C) 15,000
• (D) 55,000
Question 4
• How many people die each year from
rabies?
• (A) 3,500
• (B) 5,000
• (C) 15,000
• (D) 55,000
Question 5
• If a dog is growling at you, what
should you do?
• (A) be like a rock
• (B) run away
• (C) be like a tree
• (D) throw a stick
Question 6
• What can you do to help avoid
rabies?
• (A) don’t let pets out on their own
• (B) vaccinate your pets
• (C) learn about dog behaviour
• (D) all of the above
Question 7
• How often should a rabies vaccine be
updated?
• (A) every 7 years
• (B) every 2 months
• (C) every 1-2 years
• (D) doesn’t need updating
Question 8
• Which part of the body does rabies
attack ?
• (A) bones
• (B) depends on where was bitten
• (C) legs
• (D) central nervous system
Question 9
• You have a small animal bite what
should you ?
• (A) wash it thoroughly and go to
hospital
• (B) wash it with soap and lots of water
• (C) wash it thoroughly and cover with
a plaster
• (D) nothing- it is only small
Question 10
• Which of these are symptoms of
rabies?
• (A) headache and fever
• (B) confusion
• (C) hallucinations and hydrophobia
• (D) all of the above
Question 1
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Rabies is a disease caused by…..
(A) a virus
CORRECT
(B) dogs
(C) animal bites
(D) a bacteria
Question 2
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Rabies can be eliminated by…
(A) vaccinating enough children
(B) reducing stray dog numbers
(C) vaccinating enough dogs CORRECT
(D) reducing pet numbers
Question 3
• Rabies can be carried by what
group(s) of animals?
• (A) only stray dogs
• (B) all mammals CORRECT
• (C) only dogs, bats and humans
• (D) all animals
Question 4
• How many people die each year from
rabies?
• (A) 3,500
• (B) 5,000
• (C) 15,000
CORRECT
• (D) 55,000
Question 5
• If a dog is growling at you, what
should you do?
• (A) be like a rock
• (B) run away
• (C) be like a tree CORRECT
• (D) throw a stick
Question 6
• What can you do to help avoid
rabies?
• (A) don’t let pets out on their own
• (B) vaccinate your pets
• (C) learn about dog behaviour
• (D) all of the above CORRECT
Question 7
• How often should a rabies vaccine be
updated?
• (A) every 7 years
• (B) every 2 months
• (C) every 1-2 years CORRECT
• (D) doesn’t need updating
Question 8
• Which part of the body does rabies
attack ?
• (A) bones
• (B) depends on where was bitten
• (C) legs
• (D) central nervous system CORRECT
Question 9
• You have a small animal bite what
should you ?
• (A) wash it thoroughly and go to
hospital CORRECT
• (B) wash it with soap and lots of water
• (C) wash it thoroughly and cover with
a plaster
• (D) nothing- it is only small
Question 10
• Which of these are symptoms of
rabies?
• (A) headache and fever
• (B) confusion
• (C) hallucinations and hydrophobia
• (D) all of the above CORRECT
What would you do if you saw
a stray dog in your area?