Association for Prevention and Controlof Rabies in India ( APCRI) Regd.

PREVENTION OF RABIES :

AN INFORMATION RESOURCE

for

SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PUBLIC

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Association for Prevention and ControlAssociation for Prevention and Controlof Rabies in India ( APCRI) Regd.of Rabies in India ( APCRI) Regd.

Genesis of the current set of slidesGenesis of the current set of slides APCRI-National workshop at Mysore on 20APCRI-National workshop at Mysore on 20 thth and 21 and 21stst

March 2010 for development of IEC material on March 2010 for development of IEC material on prevention of rabies for school children and public. prevention of rabies for school children and public.

These slides intend to focus on creating awareness in These slides intend to focus on creating awareness in school children and public about rabies and its school children and public about rabies and its prevention.prevention.

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Genesis of the set of slides Inputs for the slides were obtained from:

APCRI Members

Representatives of Industry

School children

School Teachers

Parents

Available material from various sources

The slides were evaluated for effectiveness on school children

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Association for Prevention and Controlof Rabies in India ( APCRI) Regd.

Association for Prevention and Control of Rabies in India, expresses its sincere

gratitude to all those who have contributed directly or indirectly for the

development of these educational material.

APCRI gratefully acknowledges the support in the form of unconditional grants

from:

Novartis Vaccines

Zydus Fortiza

Ranbaxy

Bharath Biotech

Sanofi Pasteur

Synergy Diagnostics

Human Biologicals

What is Rabies?

Rabies is a disease caused by a virus

Viruses are very tiny germs and you can only see

them if you have a special ( Electron) microscope.

Rabies is a deadly disease and almost all who get the

disease die. There is NO CURE for the disease even

today.

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What is Rabies?

Rabies can affect any mammal.

Rabies affected animals spread the virus to

other animals through their saliva (Mainly).

We get the disease when we get Bitten,

Scratched or Licked by an animal that has

rabies.

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Rabies Virus

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In India one can get Rabies from these animals

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Dogs

Cats

Wolves

Cattle

Monkeys

Sheep / GoatsMongoose Pigs

DonkeysHorses

Foxes / Jackals Elephants

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In India Humans get Rabies Usually from

Dogs

Cause > 90% of the Human cases

Cats

3 – 5% of Human cases

In India these animals are NOT known to spread Rabies

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RatsBats

Birds

How does one get rabies ?

When there is a bite, lick or scratch from an animal

that has rabies, the virus is transmitted to humans.

Once inside the body, the virus travels along the

nerves to the spinal cord and brain.

Virus causes the brain to swell and the person with

rabies dies.

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FACTS ON RABIES

50% of the deaths due to Rabies are among children

under 15 years age.

Rabies can only be prevented. There is no treatment for

rabies. People who develop the disease die.

20000 people die of rabies in India every year (1 every

½ hour).

17.4 million people are bitten by animals every year in

India (1 every 2 seconds).1212

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Prevention is better : Because there is NO CURE

Steps to prevent rabies

Avoid bites.

If bitten tell elders at home.

Always wash bite wounds.

DO NOT apply any chilli powder, coffee powder or any other

irritants to the wound.

Consult your doctor.

HOW TO AVOID GETTING BITTEN

Do not play with animals unless you are with an adult.Do not play with animals unless you are with an adult.

Do not stare at or provoke any animal.Do not stare at or provoke any animal.

Do not chase a dog or throw stones at them.Do not chase a dog or throw stones at them.

Do not run if a dog chases you, instead stand still and call for Do not run if a dog chases you, instead stand still and call for

help.help.

Do not tease a dog even if it is your pet. Do not tease a dog even if it is your pet. If a dog attacks you then curl yourself and protect your face, be If a dog attacks you then curl yourself and protect your face, be

still and call for help.still and call for help.

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HOW TO AVOID GETTING BITTEN

Adults must supervise all animal - kid interactions.

Do not give the animals hugs or kisses.

Do not use aggressive punishment with the dog.

Put the pet dog in his cell with its favorite toy to chew

when there is a gathering at the home.

Avoid stray dogs, cats and wild animals. 1515

Never try to feed or approach a stray / wild

animal.

Be careful of pets that you do not know.

If any animal is acting strangely, always tell the

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HOW TO AVOID GETTING BITTEN

IF YOU ARE BITTEN, WHAT TO DO?

Inform the elders immediately.

Wash the wound with soap and water

immediately for at least 15 minutes.

Consult the doctor immediately so that he can

decide on the further course of action to be

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THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE

IF YOU ARE BITTEN, WHAT TO DO?

Three simple steps

STEP - 1

Wash the wound immediately with water and soap for 15 minutes. Apply antiseptics like povidone iodine. Consult your doctor immediately.

STEP – 2

A full course of rabies vaccine should be taken as per your doctor’s advice.

STEP - 3

In severe bite cases, rabies immunoglobulin should be administered into the wounds.

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IF YOU ARE BITTEN, WHAT TO DO?

IF YOUR PET BITES ANY PERSON

Confine your dog immediately.

Check and confirm the vaccination status of your Pet.

Have your Pet checked by a veterinarian immediately.

Wash the wounds of the bite victims with soap and

water thoroughly, apply antiseptics.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PET OWNER

Carefully select your pet with the advice of veterinary doctor.

Make sure it gets socialized from when it is a puppy.

Keep it healthy and have it vaccinated as advised by the veterinarian.

Allow children to play with your pet only when an adult of the family is physically present to supervise.

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Neuter / Spay the pet.

Always walk your dog on a leash so that it can´t run loose.

All the family members should take pre -exposure vaccination.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF APET OWNER

If an animal bites your pet; Handle your pet carefully so you don´t get

bitten too!!!. Take your pet to your veterinarian for booster

vaccination.

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RESPONSIBILITIES OF APET OWNER

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Vaccinate your pet regularly: you owe it to your pet

RESPONSIBILITIES OF APET OWNER

How do you tell if an animal or your pet has rabies?

– General sickness.

– Difficulty in swallowing.

– Lots of drool or saliva.

– An animal that appears more tame than you would

expect.

– An animal that bites at everything.

– An animal that's having trouble moving or may even

be paralyzed. 2525

It is important to remember that you can’t tell if an animal or your pet has rabies just by the way

it’s acting.

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What happens if one gets rabies?

It can take one month, two months, or even longer after one is bitten / licked or scratched by a rabid animal to know that he / she is affected but by then it´s usually too late for doctors to help.

The rabies virus attaches to nerve cells, working its way through the nervous system. Eventually the virus makes its way to the brain.

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Symptoms of rabies in humans Symptoms of rabies in humans

Fever, Headache, Sore throat, Feeling tired (these are the

general symptoms).

The signs include

Pain and tingling at the place they were bitten.

A fear of water because of sudden, strong tightening of the muscles in

the throat. Fear of light, Fear of air (Breeze). These are unique to

Rabies.

Being paralyzed and unable to move parts of the body.

Nervousness, confusion.

Coma and death. 2828

TREATMENT

Once rabies is developed then there is no treatment

that can save the life.

BUT

You can always prevent development of Rabies by

Taking rabies prevention vaccination as soon after the

bite / lick / scratch.

Taking the rabies serum as per your doctor’s advise.

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Remember

Rabies is a 100% vaccine preventable disease.

Vaccinate your pets.

Stay away from stray animals.

Appreciate wildlife from a distance.

Avoid stray animals, others pets or wild animals.

Always ask the owner or an adult before petting a dog, cat or

any other animal.

Never adopt wild animals or stray animals and bring them into

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If your pet is bitten by another animal, tell an adult and call your veterinarian right away.

Prevent your pets from straying far away from your house.

Tell an adult if you see a wild or stray animal acting strangely.

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Remember

If you are bitten / licked / scratched by an animal, you should;

Always wash the wound immediately with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.

Always inform the elders immediately.Always consult the doctor and follow the advice

properly and completely.

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Remember

Thank you Thank you

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