The entire province recorded 1,741 cases of exposure to rabies.

According to information from the Provincial Center for Disease Control, from the beginning of the year until now, the entire province has recorded 1,741 people exposed to rabies, an increase of more than 400 cases compared to the first six months of 2024. All exposed cases have received rabies vaccine, and 388 cases have also received anti-rabies serum.

Of these, 278 poor people received free rabies vaccinations; and 34 poor people received free anti-rabies serum.

Get vaccinated proactively if bitten by a dog or cat.

Public awareness campaigns on rabies prevention and control have been intensified at the grassroots level through various forms such as: communication via Zalo, Facebook, and public address systems; direct communication in the community; and integration into schools in the area, contributing to raising public awareness and encouraging proactive rabies vaccination upon exposure.

Pet owners must comply with the requirement to vaccinate their dogs and cats against rabies.

Raising public awareness about rabies prevention and control.

In addition, the health sector ensures the availability of vaccines to provide free post-exposure prophylaxis for 100% of eligible individuals, including the poor, near-poor, ethnic minorities, people with meritorious service to the revolution, children under 6 years old, those participating in epidemic prevention and control in high-risk areas, and other special cases.

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