| (09/07/06) - The Akron Health Department, in
our ongoing efforts to protect the health of Akron's citizens, has been sponsoring a
series of low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for area pets in cooperation with Pet
Guards, Inc.. Because pets often may encounter wild animals, such as raccoons, which may
be carrying the rabies virus, making sure that pets are vaccinated against this virus is
the most effective way to protect people from possible exposure to rabies. Each of the
scheduled clinics will be vaccinating both dogs and cats for a minimal fee of only $5.00
per pet. The next rabies vaccine clinic for pets is
being held this coming Monday, September 11, 2006, at the Reservoir Park Community Center
in Goodyear Heights. The Reservoir Park Community Center is located at 1735 Hillside
Terrace, which is across the street from Seiberling School on Brittain Road. The rabies
vaccine clinic will be open from 4:00 pm through 8:00 pm. No appointment will be
necessary. The final rabies clinic for 2005 will be held on Monday, October 23, 2006 at
the Patterson Park Community Center in North Akron from 4-8 pm.
For more information, please contact Aixa Bakuhn, Rabies Program Coordinator for the
Akron Health Department, at 330-375-2405.
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Additional Rabies Prevention Tips:
- Have pets vaccinated and keep them current on their
vaccination
- Do not pet, feed or adopt wildlife
- Teach children to avoid wild animals or unknown animals
(strays or other people's pets)
- Keep your animals on your property. Pets that are allowed to
roam are at higher risk for rabies exposure
- Do not leave pet food outdoors
- Cover garbage cans
- Keep wild animals out of your home by securing doors,
windows, cap chimneys with screens, and
- close off any openings in porches, basements and attics
- Call your doctor if you have been the victim of a bite. Call
your veterinarian if your pet fought with or received a bite from a wild animal.
- Report all animal bites to your local health department
For additional information please call 330-375-2405 or
visit our website at: www.ci.akron.oh.us/Health04/Environmental/rabies.htm
Contact:
Chris H. Partis
Public Information Officer
partich@ci.akron.oh.us |
