Rabies in Mykolaiv region: vaccination of animals has begun in one of the cities

In Ochakiv, Mykolaiv region, a man was hospitalized after being bitten by a rabies cat. The city has started vaccinating pets.

This was reported by the Ochakiv City Council.

They noted that the cat, which had rabies, died. The injured man was taken to the hospital. This is the second case of rabies among pets in the city. Pet owners are advised to vaccinate their cats, dogs and other animals.

The city council emphasized that rabies is a dangerous and incurable disease that can be transmitted from wild animals, such as foxes, wolves, and badgers, to humans. Sick animals are often not afraid of people and can attack people and domestic animals. Rabies outbreaks can occur in the springtime.

It is also noted that after a bite from a sick animal, symptoms may appear in 10-60 days or even later.

"If a person does not seek medical attention, the disease is usually fatal," the report says.

(Photo: Screenshot of the letter)

Earlier, an outbreak of rabies was recorded in the village of Kuryachi Lozy, Pervomaisky district, Mykolaiv region. The State Emergency Anti-Epizootic Commission confirmed rabies in the selected dog's patent materials. The Commission has established quarantine restrictions on Vynohradna Street and adjacent streets in the village. The press service provided recommendations in case someone is bitten by an animal that is likely to be infected with rabies.

Also in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region, they considered the selection of pathological material for virological testing for rabies. Animals kept in the household were vaccinated. After conducting the necessary tests, the rabies virus was detected in the sampled material.