World Rabies Day 2021

As far as I know I've never encountered a rabid animal.

There was a time or two others referred to me as a rabid animal.

I suppose it's a function of that extreme reaction I sometimes provide to various provocations.

Anyway, it's served me well over the years.

Rabies refers to that contagion caused by the fatal Lyssavirus which may infect mammals resulting in madness and convulsions.

The vector of transmission typically is via the saliva to humans.

Today is World Rabies Day.

It is an international awareness project of the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, a US non-profit.

World Rabies Day is meant to increase awareness regarding the impact of rabies on both humans and animals as well as provide information and advice on disease prevention in those who are in risky environments.

It also provides support increased towards the goal of rabies control.

World Rabies Day happens annually on September 28 which corresponds to the the anniversary of the passing of Louis Pasteur who led the team that developed the first efficacious rabies vaccine.