Vietnam records surging number of deaths from rabies


The ministry has advised people who raise dogs and cats to be fully vaccinated against rabies and re-vaccinated annually as recommended by the veterinary sector. - VNS

HANOI: Vietnam recorded 22 rabies-related deaths in the first two months of this year, two times higher than the same period last year, the General Department of Preventive Medicine under the Health Ministry said on Thursday (March 14).

The Central Highlands region remains a hot spot with five deaths in Dak Lak and Gia Lai provinces.

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