A crying dog (pixabay photo)
Today (Friday), the Health Office of the Ministry of Health received a report about a dog in the village of Horfish in the Western Galilee. The description of the dog: mixed, large size, color black and white.
The Ministry of Health asks anyone who was in contact with the sick dog or a stray animal or whose animals came into contact with the dog or a stray animal in the area, between the dates 08.08.2022 and 08.24.2022 inclusive, to contact the health office in Acre urgently, phone 04-9955111 , 04-9955138, or to the health office closest to his place of residence, so that the professionals examine the need for preventive care. In the evening and during the weekend, you should go to a hospital emergency room.
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Also, parents of children are asked to find out with their children whether they have come into contact with suspicious animals, and to contact the health bureau urgently if necessary. In addition, pet owners are requested to contact the authorized veterinarian, in order to verify whether the animal is immunized.
The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the visitors of the area and nearby settlements about the event. The Ministry of Health once again reminds those who have been bitten or scratched by an animal to immediately wash the area with running water and soap, disinfect with disinfectants and, as mentioned, to contact the health office to check whether it is necessary to receive preventive treatment against rabies.
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