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For the love of pets
A free animal vaccination camp was held at the Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM) here on Thursday as part of Zoonosis Day which is observed on July 6 every year. The Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) organised the camp in 100 centres across the country.
A free animal vaccination camp was held at the Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM) here on Thursday as part of Zoonosis Day which is observed on July 6 every year. The Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) organised the camp in 100 centres across the country.
More than one lakh doses of RAKSHARAB (Rabies vaccine produced by IIL) is administered in 100 centres across the country through veterinary dispensaries and NGOs. A large number of people from the city brought their pets to IPM.
Diseases that transmit from animals to human beings are called Zoonotic diseases. Out of all microbial pathogens above 60 per cent causes Zoonotic diseases, while 75 per cent of all emerging diseases are zoonotic in nature. However, occurrence of Rabies is predominant and is more than 90 per cent of all zoonotic cases in the country.
India accounts for more than 30,000 rabies related deaths per year, which is almost 1/3rd of all the cases in the world. This is due to large uncontrolled stray dog population in India. Out of about 40 million dog population in India, stray dogs account for nearly 80 per cent of population.
Due to lack of systematic vaccination and infrastructure to control stray dogs, the Rabies menace is consistently increasing in India. Speaking on the occasion Dr K Anand Kumar, MD, IIL said, “IIL has been playing a major supportive role in controlling Rabies and other Zoonotic diseases in the country.
IIL is not just a leading manufacturer and supplier of Rabies vaccine for both human and animal use, it also contributes significantly in creating awareness about its menace among the general public along with free vaccination services.”
Other diseases such as Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, Swine Flu, Porcine Cysticercosis are predominant diseases that affect human beings. Due to lack of awareness, often due to improper medical care or preventive medicines and unhygienic conditions, these diseases are spreading across the country. With increased coverage of preventive vaccination and improved hygiene, these diseases can be controlled.
