World Rabies Day Make Rabies History!

What is rabies? Do you already know? Do you know what type of thing it is? Can you guess?Any ideas?

Rabies is…. A disease that can kill you by attacking the brain and spinal cord. A disease we can get from mammals, but it is usually dogs. A disease that can be prevented.

Some facts Every year _______ people die from rabies. Every ____ minutes one person dies from rabies. _____% of deaths from rabies can be prevented ,000

Some facts Every year _55,000_ people die from rabies. Every _10_ minutes one person dies from rabies. _100_% of deaths from rabies can be prevented.

Rabies is caused by a virus. Viruses are micro-organisms that can cause disease. If an animal with rabies bites you, the virus can get into your body. The virus attacks the central nervous system. If someone has the virus, without special treatment there is nearly 100% chance of death.

Brain Spinal cord The central nervous system controls everything we do, such as thinking, walking, eating and breathing, ….it is very important! So, we don’t want anything in our bodies, like the rabies virus, that can damage the central nervous system.

As the virus attacks the central nervous system, the body shows different symptoms.

Symptoms Headache, fever, sore throat Confusion and nervousness Hallucinations Hydrophobia Paralysis Death

How to avoid rabies? Any ideas? Learn to recognize dogs with rabies. Avoid dog bites. Vaccinate dogs against rabies.

Do you know how to recognize a dog with rabies? A dog with rabies may become aggressive and irritable. Or may become unusually friendly.

Dogs may not be able to walk properly. They may show extra- saliva around the mouth. A change in voice is possible

How to avoid dog bites. Never disturb a dog who is….. –Eating –Sleeping –Caring for puppies

How to avoid dog bites. Do not….. –Throw anything at a dog –Look a dog straight in the eye –Run near dogs

How to avoid dog bites. If a growling dog comes near you….. ….stand still with your arms down, pretend you are a tree.

How to avoid dog bites. If a dog attacks you…. ….. curl into a ball and protect your face, pretend you are a rock.

Vaccinations Vaccination against rabies is quick and easy. If enough animals are vaccinated, rabies can be eliminated. Anti-rabies vaccination certificate

Some things to think about Is there rabies in China? YES But it’s not that important, right? NO, it’s China’s deadliest infectious disease. How many rabies deaths were in China last year? Over 3,000

Mr Wu’s story Wu Qingshan, 22 years old. Working as a cook in Beijing Bitten by a dog in the street. Didn’t go to hospital 6 weeks later he was dead.

Key points How to avoid rabies- –Know how to prevent being bitten –Avoid dogs you are unsure of –Vaccinate your pets Rabies can be eliminated if – –Enough animals are vaccinated

What would you do if you see a stray dog in your area?

Follow-on activity Your task is to write a short radio advertisement to inform dog owners of the risks of rabies and what they can do to help prevent it.