IN TIME for the observance of Rabies Awareness Month, the Davao City Health Office opened an Animal Bite Treatment Center in Tibungco, Bunawan District, a welcome addition to the existing six other Animal Bite Treatment Centers in Toril, Tugbok, Marilog, Calinan, Sasa, and Paquibato..This is the 7th operating ABTC in the city along with the main office on Magallanes Street and the one located at the Southern Philippines Medical Center.Dr.
Out of this, 17,957 cases were dog bites; the majority of which are done by pets.During the launching and blessing of the new treatment center, an official from the City Veterinarian's Office gave a brief lecture on responsible pet ownership and encouraged pet owners to have their pets vaccinated and registered.Both the CHO and the CVO reiterated that rabies is preventable. Both offices also offer free anti-rabies vaccination for humans and for dogs and cats through the CVO.Dr.
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