Rabies in the news.

Rabies, a viral infection of warm blooded animals including man,rabies is important because its zoonotic hence there are economic implications.rabies need not be fatal,pre and post exposure vaccinations are available,do not fail to vaccinate dogs and cats,in case of a bite, wash the area with soap or detergents and then proceed to the hospital to take the first shot of the vaccine,do not ignore the dog,it must be quarantied for observation.