It seems like every time you turn around there is another story on the news about a rabid animal exposing someone to this deadly disease. Learn what threats rabies can pose, and how it can even affect shelter animals that are contained from contact with the usual carriers of this disease.
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January 1, 2012
Shelter Medicine: The Importance of Isolation
A tragic case in North Dakota—where a rabies outbreak forced a shelter to euthanize its entire dog population—offers a valuable lesson for all shelters.
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September 1, 2008
You Can Help Stop a Killer
Sept. 28, 2008 marked the second annual World Rabies Day. Started last year by the nonprofit Alliance for Rabies Control, the goal of the day is to raise worldwide awareness of the control and prevention of rabies.
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September 1, 2006
China's Dog Slaughter Draws Worldwide Outrage
The HSUS asks for public support in the fight against dog massacres in China.
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September 1, 2003
Rabies: Staying Vaccinated and Informed
Pre-exposure vaccinations are important, but they are only the first step in protecting yourself against the virus.
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September 1, 2001
Rabies Pre-Exposure Intradermal Vaccine Discontinued
Aventis Pasteur, maker of the only rabies pre-exposure intradermal vaccine, has discontinued the product after determining that automating the intensive manual manufacturing process would be too expensive.
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May 7, 2012
World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day (WRD) was established in 2007 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control to raise awareness about the on-going tragedy of rabies, educate those most at risk and mobilize resources against this fatal disease.
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May 7, 2012
Centers for Disease Control
Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2011
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