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Sep 28, 2021, 5 tweets

It's #WorldRabiesDay

Although vaccines are available since over a century, #rabies still kills 1⃣ person every 9 minutes. Most of the victims are children.

Rabies is 100% preventable: Let's vaccinate🐕 to reduce rabies deaths!

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It's #WorldRabiesDay

If a dog 🐶 has #rabies and it bites you it can give you the disease. If you get bitten, wash your wound immediately & thoroughly & get medical help - it could save your life.

Here are 5⃣ tips to prevent dog bites:

If you have been bitten, wash wounds thoroughly for a minimum 15 minutes with soap and water, detergent, povidone iodine or other substances that kill the #rabies virus.

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Rabies is 100% preventable.

Vaccinating dogs 🐕🐩 is the most cost-effective strategy for preventing #rabies in people.

Protect your family and others by vaccinating your dog.

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It's #WorldRabiesDay

#Rabies is still endemic in over 65 countries burdening underserved communities. Let's act together to leave no-one behind.

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