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Rabies action needs connected teams

In this lesson: Identify prevention at the source and the need for individual assessment.

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Read the story

World Rabies Day on 28 September used the theme “Stronger Together”. WHO called for cooperation among communities, animal-health teams, health workers and governments.

Dog vaccination helps prevent infection at its source. People may still need urgent medical assessment after a possible rabies exposure.

A prevention campaign does not replace care for an exposed person. It also does not prove that the disease has already been eliminated.

Editorial correction, 26 October 2026: We corrected factual wording and chronology after checking the sources below. This is a retrospective archive review; the original publication date is retained.

Source: Sources checked 26 October 2026. https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/09/28/default-calendar/world-rabies-day-2026 https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rabies

Read and practise

1. Which action helps prevent infection at its source?

   1. Waiting for a possible exposure before vaccinating dogs
   2. Dog vaccination
   3. Only publicity about the annual event

2. What may a person need after a possible exposure?

   1. Only reassurance from the campaign theme
   2. Proof that a campaign has ended before seeking care
   3. Urgent medical assessment

Your turn

Explain how prevention and care after exposure work together.

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