A goat infected with rabies was discovered today (Monday) in the settlement of Matat in the Western Galilee. This was announced by the Ministry of Health a short time ago. As of this moment, the office announced, there are no known people who have been exposed to the poison. However, 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 01/01/2023 to 01/15/2023 inclusive, to contact the Acre Health Office urgently, phone 04- 9955138, or to the health office closest to his place of residence, in order to consider the need to provide them with preventive care.
The office added that travelers in the area should pay attention to the message and parents of children are asked to find out with their children if they have been in contact with suspicious animals and contact the health bureau urgently. Pet owners are requested to contact the authorized veterinarian, for the purpose of verifying 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 to check if it is necessary to receive preventive treatment against rabies.
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