Awareness, preventions to mark World Rabies Day in Chhattisgarh
Raipur. On the occasion of World Rabies Day, the Health Department has advised to immediately wash the wound with soap or antiseptic for 15 to 20 minutes with running water to protect against rabies. The department has appealed to get necessary vaccines to house pets dog, cat or other animals to avoid rabies. Dogs should be vaccinated at the age of three months. Depending on the type of vaccine, one additional dose should also be applied every three years.
World Rabies Day is celebrated every year on 28 September all over the world to make people aware of rabies prevention, its management and vaccination. Dr. Indra Kumar Patel, Veterinary Consultant of the Health Department, said that once rabies occurs, it cannot be avoided. The throat pipe of the patient suffering from rabies is called hydrophobia. The patient feels thirsty, but cannot drink water, so he runs away from the water. Dr. Patel told that in which part of the body the effect of rabies spreading in the brain depends on the bite of the animal. Injury to the wound in the foot, the effect of the disease is late on the brain. If there is a wound in the face, the effect of rabies is seen quickly. If rabies is not treated on time, it becomes fatal.
Doctors are given information about prevention and management of rabies in government hospitals of the state. Rabies is a deadly disease. Despite this, timely treatment can save lives. 97 percent of rabies cases are caused by infected dog bites. Apart from the infected dog, the disease can also occur due to biting or nail biting of rabbit, cat, monkey, mongoose, fox, jackal or other wild animals.
Safe and effective treatment of animal bites is available in government hospitals. If an animal is bitten, the wound should be rinsed for 15 to 20 minutes in soap, dettol or other antiseptic flowing water and contact the doctor immediately for timely treatment. Get complete vaccinations on time according to the doctor’s consultation. Do not ignore the wounding, licking, biting or biting of animals. Do not apply chilli powder, mustard oil, acid or irritating chemical on the cut wound. Stay away from chaos, sorcery and superstition. Bandage the wound. Keep children away from stray animals. Most animals bite when persecuted or for self-defense.
State Nodal Officer of Rabies Control, Dr. Dharmendra Gahwai said that about 20 thousand people die every year from rabies in India. It spreads from animals to humans. The rabies virus enters the human body through rabies bites, wounds, scratches and saliva. Symptoms of rabies appear one to three months after a dog bite. Due to increasing awareness among people, people are now reaching the hospital immediately if a dog or other animal bites. This has led to a decrease in deaths from rabies. Government hospitals have provided adequate number of anti-rabies vaccines.
