NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT
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The annual collection of low-cost rabies clinics continues throughout Simcoe County till Oct. 29. The clinics present an reasonably priced solution to get rabies photographs for dogs and cats over three months old. You can discover the dates and areas most handy for you right here.
Rabies is a deadly illness that may unfold to people by the bites or scratches of an contaminated animal.
In 2022, well being unit workers investigated almost 1,600 animal publicity incidents and of these 40 p.c of the animals investigated have been cats and dogs who have been unvaccinated or for which their vaccination standing was unknown. Many of the investigations resulted in rabies vaccine for folks as a precaution.
The excellent news is that rabies is preventable and vaccinating your pet isn’t just a solution to maintain them wholesome – it helps to guard the human members of your loved ones too. Even indoor pets want the vaccine for defense towards rabies, and all pets and folks ought to keep away from contact with wild or stray animals.
Low-cost rabies clinics are supplied yearly by native veterinarians who generously give their time to take part in this system and function the clinics. For extra details about animal exposures and rabies or to discover a clinic close to you, click on right here or name Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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