Why should anyone die of rabies in the 21 century?

[keerthi sureshbabu]

BITING CONCERN: Deaths due to rabies has seen a drastic rise in this year at GH, chennai.

At least 20 people have died of rabies at GH in Chennai city in last 6 months.

The association for prevention and control of Rabies in India will discuss strategies to eliminate rabies by 2020.

will this happen...??? i dont think sooo...the corporation sterilize the animals,give them anti-rabies vaccines and let them out... , i feel they should not let them out either to avoid accidents n bites.

 

RABIES- A SCARY INFECTION

• rabies virus transmitted from animals to humans through contact with infected saliva via bites or scratches.
• over 55000 people die of rabies every year worldwide.

Preventive Measures

• animal vaccination
• reduction of stray dogs
• preventive immunization.

The association for prevention and control of rabies in India said they would insist on strengthening strsy dog population control and making pet dog licensing mandatory. Also, they will urge the state government to make vaccines accessible and affordable.

 

will people cooperate for license to keep pets???

 

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/articlelist/2950623...