Rabies

usgb/ˈreɪbiːz/
noun

A deadly disease of the nervous system that animals get, and can give to people.

The stray dog was found to be carrying rabies.
Visual representation of "rabies" - A deadly disease of the nervous system that animals get, and can give to people.

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  • contract rabies
  • rabies vaccination
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Transmission Importance

Understand that rabies is transmitted through bites or saliva from an infected animal.

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If bitten, seek immediate medical attention to check for rabies.
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Vaccination Prevention

Rabies is preventable with a vaccine, which is important for those traveling or working with animals.

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Before her trip to the countryside, she got a rabies vaccination.
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Health Risk

Emphasize the seriousness; once symptoms occur, rabies is nearly always fatal.

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Rabies is a major health risk; there's no cure after symptom onset.
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