Who knows how long the rabies vaccination is effective in Thailand? How many years? Is this 1 or 3 years? (In the Netherlands this is 3 years with Nobivac Rabies).
Thai government comes up with plan to eradicate rabies
The Thai government aims to be the first country in ASEAN to completely eliminate rabies, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said.
The number of reports to the Eurocross Emergency Center of a possible rabies infection rises every year. For example, the number of reports in 2017 was no less than 60 percent higher than the year before. This trend seems to continue this year as well. Most reports come from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
With a deep sigh, I sink into my hammock at home, I burp up my food. Man, man, what a day. Actually, I've been fretting for a few days now.
In response to the recent rabies outbreak, Governor Aswin of Bangkok is considering the idea of levying a dog tax. The Department of Livestock Development is working on a model ordinance that will be adopted by the state capital. The tax also applies to cats, according to Permanent Secretary Jedsada of the Health Ministry.
Rabies outbreak: Thailand has enough vaccines available
In an effort to reassure the public, the government has announced that it has enough vaccines in stock to vaccinate all 10 million dogs and cats in the country against rabies. So far, four people have died after a rabies infection.
In Thailand, 13 provinces have been declared 'red zones' where rabies occurs. Three people have died from the deadly virus disease in the past two months.
Just before lunchtime, Robin asks if the Kuuk can get some organic honey. The Kuuk has to eat on time, otherwise he will get grumpy, but picking up a jar of honey should be possible. The honey man lives in the mountains with his bees and his dog. The dog rages terribly when the Kuuk comes and the honey man calls the dog to order. The dog does not listen and bites the Kuuk in the calf.
More frequent reports of rabies by holidaymakers to the Allianz Global Assistance emergency center
Bitten by a stray dog, stolen luggage, or hospitalization, not every holiday goes smoothly, so it's nice if you can call the emergency center of travel insurer Allianz Global Assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week for help and advice.
Rabies outbreak in Hua Hin
Everyone in the vicinity of Hua Hin beach should watch out for a stray dog with rabies. Already 15 people in the Hua Hin hospital, who have been bitten by dogs, have already received a rabies vaccine
More deaths in Thailand from rabies (rabies)
The Thai government is launching a campaign to warn Thai people about the consequences of rabies. A recent study shows that the number of deaths in humans and animals has increased.
In the tambon Koke Kamin in Buri Ram, three people, including a toddler and some pets, were bitten by a rabies-infected stray dog.
Authorities in Buri Ram and Samut Prakan provinces have warned residents of a possible rabies outbreak during the summer season.
The Livestock Development Department (LDD) will begin sterilizing one million mutts and cats next month as part of rabies measures. Ninety percent of strays are dogs, with cats making up the remaining 10 percent.
The consideration of having me vaccinated against rabies
After years of hesitation, I finally took the plunge. I have been vaccinated against rabies. I cycle the same ten-kilometer round on my mountain bike every day, also because most dogs know me on this route.
Vaccination against rabies
A few weeks ago there was an article on this blog, which shows that it is slowly but surely getting through to the Thai parliament that the increase in the number of stray dogs in Thailand is almost uncontrollable. Also in other posts we regularly read about the "soi dogs", which may have the disease rabies (rabies) among its members. Rabies is transmitted to humans through a bite from an infected animal. Worldwide, 55.000 to 70.000 people die from this
Pets in Thailand spread rabies
Pets in Thailand are a major source of rabies because most are not vaccinated, the health ministry says. Rabies, also known as rabies, is caused by an infection with the rabies virus. Humans can become infected through a bite, scratch or lick from an infected animal. Infection in humans is fatal in many cases.