It’s almost time for back-to-schools in several states, and in addition to learning about the 3 Rs, some children will learn about and even more serious subject: rabies. September 28, 2009, is World Rabies Day. Events are being planned throughout the world to increase rabies awareness and promote rabies prevention.
Although deaths from rabies are rare because of state laws requiring domestic pets to be protected, many children are still exposed to rabies through touching bats. Texas schools are participating in a poster contest to help make children more aware of the dangers of playing with bats. For more information on rabies or the contest, go to http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/rabies/.
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