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… can be prevented by immunization soon after exposure. The virus can infect any mammal. In B.C., only bats carry rabies virus and other animals are … 10 days from when they first appear sick. Bats infected with rabies may also act …
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… get rabies, because most of them get rabies vaccines. Pets that stay indoors are very … the pet's veterinarian that the pet got the vaccine.) Avoid contact with stray dogs, … get rabies, because most of them get rabies vaccines. Pets that stay indoors are very …
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… a Canadian Veterinary College or Animal Health Training Centre. RabIg and rabies vaccine are approved by Health Canada. Are rabies immune globulin and … months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on …
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… mice, or gerbils, may carry illnesses. But rabies usually isn't a concern. The bites from … have powerful jaws. Infection, tetanus , and rabies are possible risks. Wild animal bites … camping, or hiking. Infection, tetanus, and rabies are possible risks. Bats, skunks, and …
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… streams Animal bites Except in Antarctica, rabies occurs worldwide with a higher risk in … is spread by licks, bites or scratches from rabies-infected domestic and wild animals Do … Ask local health authorities if you need rabies treatment. Contact your local health …
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… environment or infected people. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets such as … rodents, reptiles and birds can all spread diseases to humans. Disease may spread when …
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41c Travel Series The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases …
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… can get these tiny worms from animal feces. Rabies . This can affect the brain and spinal … urine and droppings, or from a mouse bite. Rabies . This is nearly always fatal if it's … animal. Bats are the most common carriers of rabies. Related Information Hantavirus …
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… provider. You may need the tetanus vaccine. Rabies is a very serious disease carried by a … must begin as soon as possible to prevent rabies, which can be fatal if left untreated. … Tick Bites and Disease HealthLinkBC File #07a Rabies HealthLinkBC File #88 West Nile Virus …
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Condition Basics What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. It's normal for blood pressure to go up and down throughout …
