What is rabies?
· Rabies is an infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals.
· It is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.
· The most important global source of rabies in humans is from uncontrolled rabies in dogs.
· The major source of rabies in humans can be eliminated through ensuring adequate animal vaccination and control, educating those at risk, and enhancing access of those bitten to appropriate medical care.
Did you know:
· More than 55,000 people worldwide die from rabies each year. That’s one person every 10 minutes!
· Nobody should die from rabies—it is 100% preventable.
· The best prevention of rabies is to get your pets vaccinated
In honor of World Rabies Day, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is holding two free rabies vaccination clinics for the community.
Tuesday, September 23
7—10 am
Friendship Park
12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale, AZ 85392 (I-10 and McDowell Road)
Sunday, September 28
7—10 am
PETCO
5011 East Ray Road, Phoenix 85044 (Ray Road and 50th Street)
Vaccines save Lives! All dogs must be on a leash. All cats must be in carriers-only one cat per carrier. All animals must be in good health and be 3 months old. Animals must be brought in by legal owner, at least 18.