World Rabies Day 2023: World Rabies Day is celebrated on 28th September of every year. This year is the 17th World Rabies Day. Rabies is a deadly virus that spreads to people from the saliva of infected animals. Rabies is caused by Iyssaviruses, including rabies virus and Australian bat Iyssavirus. It is usually spread when an infected animal bites. A person who is affected by rabies has symptoms that include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, violent movements, uncontrolled excitement, fear of water, inability to move parts of the body, confusion, and loss of consciousness. Globally, Dogs are the most common animal that gets infected and spreads this disease to people. The rabies vaccine and rabies immunoglobulin are effective in preventing the disease if the person receives the treatment before the symptoms start. This article will help you to know a detailed explanation of World Rabies Day History, World Rabies Day 2023 Theme, World Rabies Day 2023 Significance, World Rabies Day 2023 quotes, and some important FAQs related to World Rabies Day 2023.

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World Rabies Day History

• The Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) established World Rabies Day in 2007. This day was recognized by the World Health Organization(WHO).
• They chose the date 28th September to observe World Rabies Day in order to remember the French Scientist Louis Pasteur.
• In 1895, the  French Scientist Louis Pasteur passed away on this day (28th September) created the vaccination for rabies 
• World Rabies Day is observed in order to raise awareness about the impact of rabies on animals and humans.

World Rabies Day 2023 Theme

• Since 2007, World Rabies Day has been celebrated with some special theme. World Rabies Day 2023 Theme is “All for 1, One Health for all”.
• This theme indicates One Health is not for a selected few but for everyone.

World Rabies Day 2023: Significance

• World Rabies Day is celebrated every year on 28th September to raise awareness about the deadly disease and educate people on how to fight against this disease. 
• Not only create awareness about rabies, but this day also teaches us how to prevent this disease.
• On this day, several clinics and institutions conduct vaccination camps and the proper vaccination helps to prevent this deadly disease.
• In a number of regions of the world, Animal control and vaccination programs have reduced the risk of rabies in dogs.
• So, on this day we can educate common people about the disease and the way to prevent pets and humans from this disease.

World Rabies Day 2023: Quotes

• “The world is in an extremely dangerous situation, and serious diseases often require the risk of a dangerous cure like the Pasteur serum for rabies.”
• “If it’s someone’s pet and you’re keeping it at home, there's just too much room for error there. Hopefully, Lady will not get rabies, but we have to assume the raccoon was rabid.”
• “We have methods in this country to control rabies as far as human disease is concerned, and we do not need this vaccine and it does not work.”

World Rabies Day 2023: FAQs

Q: Who established World Rabies Day?

A:  World Rabies Day was established by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC).

Q: What is the theme of World Rabies Day 2023?

A: The theme of  World Rabies Day 2023 is “All for 1, One Health for all”.

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