CCpur observes World Rabies Day
Source: Chronicle News Service / Kaimuanthang Mangte
CCpur, September 29 2022:
Churachandpur district observed the World Rabies Day at the CMO campus on Wednesday.
During the event, experts and CMO spoke about the importance of getting rabies vaccine for bite exposure and also stressed the need to have pet dogs vaccinated every year.
Kaisuankhai, a surveillance officer, said that cats should be vaccinated from the second month after birth and thereafter every year and further explained that pre-exposure prophylaxis should be taken by all those working with animals and in case of dog/cat bite or scratch, one should wash the bitten part with running water and soap.
then with disinfectant like betadine, which should be followed by injection with anti-rabies immunoglobulin.