With the purpose of protecting the health of the population and preventing ragea fatal viral disease that affects both animals and humans, Provincial Health Directorate (DPS) of La Altagracia is carrying out a day of rabies vaccination for dogs and catswhich began on October 31 and will end on November 7.
The day seeks vaccinate more than 60,000 animals, among dogs and catsthrough a house to house operationin addition to the installation of three permanent positions at strategic points: the Provincial Health Directoratethe Health Park and the Anamelia Park.
They ask for collaboration
Wendy Castilloprovincial director of Health, made a call to the population to collaborate by allowing your pets to be vaccinated.
“Let us remember that the rage It is a viral and deadly disease. If we have the means to prevent it, let’s vaccinate our animalsbecause with this we not only take care of your health, but also the health of our people. It is a free and safe day, promoted by the Ministry of Public Health“Castillo explained.
The official indicated that this year the awareness campaign to achieve a greater community participation.
“We want to achieve goal of 60,000 vaccinated animals, and we trust that with the support of the people we can achieve it. In previous years there was a certain level of mistrust, but today we are coming forward to tell the population that the vaccine is safe and is endorsed by Central Government“he added.
Likewise, Castillo pointed out that a special equipment for the vaccination of stray animalsconsidered the most vulnerable and potential transmitters of the virus.
“We have a trained staff and equipped with muzzles, which will visit points where we know there are large concentration of dogslike the Sports Center, UASDthe market and the Hermanos Trejo. We want no animal to be left without protection,” he emphasized.
The Provincial Health Directorate He urged the municipalities to open the doors of their homes and collaborate with the vaccinating personnel, thus reinforcing the commitment of the entire community to prevention and animal and human well-being.
