Tag: pet vaccination
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Davao City Rabies Deaths Rise to 5 in 2025, Prompting Health Response
Five rabies-related deaths have been recorded at the Animal Bite and Treatment Center (ABTC) in Davao City as of September 2025, up from three cases in 2024. Dr. Yleona Ysabel T. Camelotes, head of ABTC, described the rise as alarming and urged intensified vaccination drives, rapid bite management, and broader public education to curb transmission.…
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World Rabies Day: A Safe Shot for Pets and Communities
World Rabies Day: Act Now—You, Me, Communities September 28 marks World Rabies Day, a date that underscores a simple, life‑saving reality: vaccination is the best defense against a deadly disease. This year’s theme, Act now: you, me, communities, shifts the focus from individual action to collective responsibility. Health authorities and animal welfare groups alike are…