Rabies Alert: Jerusalem Municipality Issues Unusual Notice to Residents
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"A Deadly Disease": Jerusalem Municipality's Unusual Notice to Residents
C14 Desk, 6 minutes ago
Against the backdrop of a worrying rise in rabies cases across the country and in the Jerusalem area, the municipal veterinary service is calling on dog owners to make sure their rabies vaccination is up to date and that their ownership license has been renewed as required. Dog owners who do not meet the legal requirements could be exposed to fines and enforcement proceedings.
Against the backdrop of the worrying rise in rabies cases across the country and in the Jerusalem area, Jerusalem Municipality spokesperson's office announced today, Thursday, a call to dog owners in the city to make sure their pets are vaccinated against rabies and that their ownership license has been renewed as required.
Rabies is a deadly disease for humans and animals, but periodic vaccination provides effective protection and helps prevent the spread of the disease. Jerusalem Municipality stresses that responsibility for preventing illness begins with following the basic rules for keeping dogs and carrying out mandatory vaccinations on time. The municipal veterinary service emphasizes that periodic vaccination is the most effective way to protect against rabies and prevent its spread.
The municipality says responsibility for preventing illness begins with observing the basic rules for dog ownership, including carrying out mandatory vaccinations on time and taking dogs into public spaces on a leash.
The veterinary service also reminds the public that dogs defined by law as dangerous dogs are required to wear a muzzle while in public spaces.
Dr. Asaf Baril, head of the municipal veterinary service, stressed, "The most effective way to deal with rabies is prevention. We call on all dog owners to check today that the rabies vaccination is up to date."
The veterinary service will continue carrying out inspections and enforcement ברחבי העיר. Dog owners who do not meet the legal requirements may be exposed to fines and enforcement proceedings. To verify the validity of a vaccination and license, contact the municipal veterinary service via WhatsApp messages or email. Phone number: 050-3121827 or email: [email protected]
