Chula Veterinary Science joined the World Rabies Day campaign on September 28, to educate and raise awareness about rabies, and organize vaccinations for veterinarian science students who volunteered in the community, while emphasizing that people at risk should be vaccinated regularly against rabies.
Rabies is a life-threatening contagious disease that is almost always fatal. So, prevention is the best medicine. The World Health Organization (WHO) announces September 28 as World Rabies Day to promote awareness of the severity and dangers of the disease and the importance of eradicating rabies through the cooperation of the public. thailand universities
“COVID-19 is a life-threatening disease, and so is rabies. If left until the symptoms manifest, it is sure to lead to death. However, if it is treated from the start, there is a way to survive, and most importantly, it can be prevented,” said Assistant Professor Dr. Tilladit Rungruangkijkrai, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, reiterated while unveiling the rabies vaccination program for veterinary students organized by the Anti-rabies Club, Faculty of Veterinary Science, as part of the rabies prevention and control campaign.
“Every year, our club runs two main groups of programs: 1) Inoculating veterinary students with rabies vaccines, which requires practical education and working closely with dogs and cats; and 2) the rabies campaign camp activities, in which participating students must be trained to hone their skills and experience in the veterinary profession, as well as raising their awareness in volunteering to vaccinate dogs and cats in the community, and to provide knowledge and information that will reduce the risk of rabies in the community,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Tilladis while explaining the activities and goals of the project. Although the vaccination is focused on the students, the program also wishes to address vulnerable groups, such as those working closely with animals, caregivers of dog and cat farms, pet grooming operators (also including postal workers and couriers), etc. to promote awareness of the importance of receiving rabies vaccines regularly.
In addition, both the Anti-Rabies Club and the Faculty of Veterinary Science of Chula are public education agencies on rabies prevention and treatment if bitten or scratched by mammals, especially dogs and cats. Publicity is available through various media and channels, including the Facebook page of the Anti-Rabies Club, Facebook: CURabies club, with the ultimate goal of making Thailand free of rabies-related dea
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