Doctors warn that rabies can be found year-round. This disease does not yet have a cure. If infected and showing symptoms, any patient will die. Data from the Bureau of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control detected 6 deaths (2 cases in Chonburi province, 2 cases in Surin, 1 case in Songkhla and 1 case in Rayong). Regarding the rabies situation in animals from January 1 to December 31, 2023, the virus was found in 347 animal samples examined, most commonly found in dogs. Regarding the rabies situation in health zone 7 (from October 1, 2023 to February 28, 2024), the virus was found in 6 animal samples in the areas of Yang Talat District, Huai Mek District, Kalasin Province and Chom Chom district, Maha Sarakham province. , which turned out to be mostly This is still a repeat area of 2023.
Dr. Saman Futrakul, Director of Disease Prevention and Control Office 7, Khon Kaen Province Point out that most cases of rabies infection occur following a bite or scratch from a dog or cat . and did not receive treatment or properly receive rabies vaccination. Also, during this period the weather is hot. Can easily irritate pets. and can harm the owner or young children. Therefore, people are advised to observe the symptoms of their pets, and if they find that their pets have a droopy tail, are staggering, drooling, have a lolling tongue or have cross-eyed, they should notify livestock officials immediately. or community leaders And help each other handle it carefully so you don’t get bitten or scratched. Then quarantine the animal for observation for 10 days. If the animal dies, take the animal’s head or body. Send it for further examination at the laboratory of the Department of Livestock Development and Pet Registration. Do not abandon dogs as strays. It’s another way citizens can help the government solve problems. And know how to prevent dogs from biting or attacking with the 5 mantras: “Don’t hit, don’t trample, don’t separate, don’t pick up, don’t mess with dogs that have no owner. or unknown history” will help reduce the risk of rabies infection.
And if a dog or cat suspected of having the disease bites, scratches, licks, saliva squirts into the eyes, mouth or through wounds on the skin. The wound should be immediately washed several times with soap and water. Dry the wound and apply a povidone-iodine antiseptic solution. If not available, use 70% alcohol or iodine tincture. Then you should go to the nearest hospital immediately. Receive continuous rabies vaccination on time and with a complete set
Dr. Saman Futrakul concluded by saying this To successfully eradicate rabies, Every agency must work together. including public health agencies, livestock, educational agencies Local government organizations, etc., to create a system to monitor all dog bite victims to receive rabies vaccination. To prevent deaths from this disease, village health volunteers work with local agencies to follow up all people bitten by dogs and refer them to a doctor. Don’t decide on your own that the dog doesn’t have rabies. If people have any questions, they can seek further information from the Department of Disease Control hotline by calling 1422.
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Information: Bureau of General Communicable Diseases, Department of Disease Control/General Communicable Diseases Group, SKR 7, Khon Kaen Province
Published: Disease and Health Risk Communication Group, SCO7, Khon Kaen Province
March 12, 2024
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