Rabies:
Prevention Measures
Exposure to rabies may be minimized by the following
measures:
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Eliminate stray dogs and cats and enforce leash laws
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Vaccinate pet dogs, cats, ferrets, and livestock
against rabies
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Stay away from all wild animals, especially those
acting abnormally
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Do not keep exotic or wild animals as pets,
regardless of how young or cute they are
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Exclude bats from living quarters by keeping screens
in good repair and by closing any small openings that could allow
them to enter
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Persons traveling to developing countries in which
rabies is highly prevalent, or persons who are at ongoing risk of
possible rabies exposure (e.g., veterinarians, animal control
officers) should ask their doctor about receiving the PRE-exposure
rabies vaccinations.
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