A new study has found that US dog owners who harbor mistrust in the safety and efficacy of childhood and adult vaccines are also more likely to hold negative views about vaccinating their four-legged friends.
Veterinary medicine
Aug 31, 2023
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Routine vaccinations are an essential part of your pet's veterinary care, and veterinarians typically guide owners on how often your pet needs which shots. In the case of rabies, however, owners may be asked by their veterinarian ...
Veterinary medicine
Aug 11, 2023
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Despite effective vaccines, the rabies virus kills around 59,000 people a year. We asked medical anthropologist Deborah Nadal why the disease is still a threat.
Veterinary medicine
May 20, 2022
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Over several decades, Western Europe experienced an outbreak of rabies in forests that was eliminated through a program involving red fox vaccination campaigns. A study published in Mammal Review reveals that after the campaigns, ...
Ecology
Mar 23, 2022
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A coordinated and sustained program of dog vaccination is essential for preventing rabies spread to humans and animals, according to new research.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 1, 2021
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Every year, approximately 60,000 people die from rabies. Most of these deaths are children – who are often less able to defend themselves from animals—in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
Veterinary medicine
Aug 17, 2020
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The rabies vaccine is extremely effective at preventing this fatal disease in dogs, but new research shows the vaccine may have a positive impact on overall canine health as well, and is associated with a decrease in death ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 26, 2017
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A new study by Kansas State University veterinary diagnosticians finds that pets with out-of-date rabies vaccinations are very unlikely to develop the fatal disease if given a rabies booster immediately after exposure to ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 26, 2015
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