The decision was made after three samples tested positive for the rabies virus, raising the alert level about the risk of spreading livestock in the area.
Rabies epidemic situation in Nong Son
Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, Chairman of Nong Son District People’s Committee, said that from November 11 to 18, the People’s Committee of Phuoc Ninh Commune and Trung Phuoc City recorded 5 dogs showing signs of suspected rabies, of which 4 were infected. rabies.
In response to this development, the district has identified affected areas and declared them outbreak areas from November 9.
– Epidemic area: Trung Phuoc city and Phuoc Ninh town.
– Areas threatened by epidemic: Que Loc, Son Vien, Ninh Phuoc and Que Lam communes.
Measures to prevent and contain epidemics
To prevent the spread of the disease, Nong Son District People’s Committee has introduced a series of strict prevention measures:
– Pet control: All dogs and cats in epidemic areas must be kept and supervised for 21 days.
Supervision and vaccination: Review and make statistics of the total population of dogs and cats in the emergency vaccination area, ensuring the vaccination rate reaches 100%.
Restrict animal-related activities: Temporarily stop trading, transporting, and slaughtering animals and animal products that are at risk of spreading diseases inside and outside epidemic areas.
Supervise other animals: If you discover buffaloes, cows or other animals showing signs of suspected rabies (elevated temperature, drooling, difficulty chewing and swallowing, dilated pupils…) you must immediately notify the Center. Agricultural Technical Center for examination and treatment.
Warning about rabies situation throughout Quang Nam province
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Quang Nam province, from the beginning of 2024 until now, the whole province has recorded nearly 6,000 people being bitten by dogs and cats, doubling compared to the same period in 2023. Of these, 667 cases of dog and cat bites. cases of rabid dogs and cats biting people.
Rabies is a dangerous disease, with a mortality rate of almost 100% if not treated immediately.
– For people who are bitten: Go immediately to a medical facility for vaccination, do not self-treat at home.
– For pet owners: Regularly vaccinate dogs and cats and limit pets’ contact with wild animals.
– For the community: Limit contact with unfamiliar dogs and cats, especially in epidemic areas.
Determined to control rabies epidemic not only protects human health but also raises community awareness in livestock care and management.
