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World Rabies Day
Make Rabies History!
What is rabies?
• Do you already know?
• Do you know what type of thing it is?
• Can you guess? Any ideas?
Rabies is….
• A disease that can kill you by attacking the
brain and spinal cord.
• A disease we can get from mammals, but
it is usually dogs.
• A disease that can be prevented.
Some 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.
•Rabies is caused by a virus. Viruses are
micro-organisms that can cause disease.
•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,
such as thinking,
walking, eating and
breathing, ….it is
very important!
So, we don’t want anything in
our bodies, like the rabies virus,
that can damage the central
nervous system.
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 rabies?
•Any ideas?
•Learn to recognize dogs with rabies.
•Avoid dog bites.
•Vaccinate dogs against 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 to avoid dog bites.
• Never disturb a dog who is…..
– Eating
– Sleeping
– Caring for puppies
How to avoid dog bites.
• Do not…..
– Throw anything at a dog
– Look a dog straight in the eye
– 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.
Vaccinations
• Vaccination against rabies is quick and
easy.
• If enough animals are vaccinated, rabies
can be eliminated.
Anti-rabies
vaccination
certificate
Some things to think about
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Is there rabies in China?
YES
But it’s not that important, right?
NO, it’s China’s deadliest infectious
disease.
• How many rabies deaths were in China
last year?
Over 3,000
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.
Key points
• How to avoid rabies– Know how to prevent being bitten
– Avoid dogs you are unsure of
– Vaccinate your pets
• Rabies can be eliminated if –
– Enough animals are vaccinated
What would you do if you see
a stray dog in your area?
Follow-on activity
• Your task is to write a short radio
advertisement to inform dog owners
of the risks of rabies and what they
can do to help prevent it.