World Rabies Day

World Rabies Day Quick Facts - US

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2020 Date	September 28, 2020
2021 Date	September 28, 2021

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World Rabies Day in 2020

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World Rabies Day History

World Rabies Day is a health observance which aims to raise awareness about the disease. The observance was created by GARC (Global Alliance for Rabies Control) in 2007. Rabies is a rare, contagious disease spread by mammals that can cause convulsions, excess salivation, and paralysis. This day is observed on September 28th.

World Rabies Day Facts

The 2019 theme of World Rabies Day was Rabies: Vaccinate to Eliminate. This highlights the importance of keeping pets vaccinated to help eliminate the disease.
Rabies is extremely rare. There are fewer than 1,000 cases in the US per year.
Hawaii is the only completely rabies-free state in the US.
Common rabies carriers include; raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes.