2023-04-23 13:55:00
A rabies-infested goat near Kibbutz Neve Eitan in the Emek Ma’ayan regional council As of this moment, it is not known about people who were exposed to the | The Ministry of Health asks anyone who was in contact or whose animals came into contact in the area of the incident with the infected animal or a stray animal to urgently contact the nearest health office
Today (Sunday) a report was received about a rabies-infected jackal near Kibbutz Neve Eitan in the Emek Ma’ayan regional council. As of this moment, it is not known about people who have been exposed to the virus.
The Ministry of Health asks anyone who was in contact or whose animals came into contact in the area of the incident with the infected animal or a stray animal, between the dates 6/4/2023 to 20/4/2023 inclusive, to contact the Afula Health Office urgently, phone 04-6099000, or to the health office closest to his place of residence, in order to consider the need for preventive care. After working hours and during the weekend or holiday you should go to a hospital emergency room.
Parents of children are asked to find out with their children if they have been in contact with suspicious animals and to contact the health bureau urgently.
Pet owners are asked to contact the official veterinarian for verification of their vaccination status.
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 go to the health office in order to consider the need for preventive treatment.
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