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Information for
World Rabies Day in Maine Tuesday, September 28, 2010
During the month of September, the State of Maine will celebrate World Rabies Day. All Mainers are encouraged to consider ways they can prevent the spread of rabies.
- Don’t touch wild animals
- Vaccinate your pets
- Bat proof your home
History
In 2006, the Alliance for Rabies Control formed to promote rabies prevention worldwide. The Alliance, along with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has declared September 28, 2010 World Rabies Day. All partners, including international health organizations, national, state and local public health partners, professional organizations, commercial pharmaceutical companies and foundations have been called upon to plan events throughout the world to increase awareness about rabies and to raise support and funding towards its control and prevention.
Calendar of Events
Coming soon!
Resources
World Rabies Day Podcast by Dr. Charles Rupprecht 
Free rabies vaccines available to feral cat groups
