Rabid Dog Found in Givat Ze'ev Prompts Rabies Vaccination Warning
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
A rabid dog was found in Givat Ze'ev, Israel, leading to a health warning and vaccination referral for exposed individuals.
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- A rabid dog was found on Hai Bar Street in Givat Ze'ev.
- One person exposed to the dog was referred for rabies vaccination.
- The Ministry of Health urges those in contact with the dog or local animals from August 15-26 to seek treatment.
- Contact should be made with the Jerusalem Health Office or nearest health office.
- The warning covers both direct contact and contact through pets with the infected or stray animals.
- Preventive rabies treatment is recommended urgently for exposed individuals.
The Israeli Ministry of Health reported that a dog infected with rabies was discovered in Givat Ze'ev, specifically on Hai Bar Street. Following this finding, one individual who had contact with the dog was referred for preventive rabies vaccination. The Ministry urged anyone who had direct contact with the infected dog or whose pets may have encountered the infected or stray animals in the area between August 15 and August 26 to urgently contact the Jerusalem Health Office at 02-5314820 or their nearest health office to consider receiving preventive treatment.
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