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Associated Press
15 hours ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Stop Rabies To Save Lives: Boehringer Ingelheim's Contribution to Rabies Elimination
Every nine minutes, rabies claims a life. Each year, this deadly virus steals nearly 60,000 lives, despite being entirely preventable through vaccination. Judith Masika from Kenya experienced this firsthand: Her husband died, due to a bite by a rabid dog. A tragedy that could have been prevented had there been better awareness. Eliminating rabies requires a global effort and strong collaboration. Boehringer Ingelheim is working to help prevent these tragic stories through our Stop Rabies program. The program focuses on a holistic approach through three pillars: vaccination, education and surveillance. We're collaborating with governmental and non-governmental organizations, health authorities, veterinarians, local communities, dog owners, and other partners, to Stop Rabies before it starts. Judith's story is a powerful reminder of why preventable diseases like rabies must be eliminated and how collaborative action can help save lives. Find out more and explore other stories on Imagine: our sustainability story hub, where we share our commitment to sustainability and what we are doing to create a positive impact for humans, animals and our planet.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Health officials encourage parents to get kids caught up with vaccinations this summer
Local health officials are encouraging parents to get their kids up-to-date with their vaccinations this summer. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) sent letters to parents of students in Grades 2 and 3, born in 2016 and 2017, this month notifying them about required immunizations. 'If you received one of these letters, summer is a great time to catch up,' the health unit stated. 'With summer camps and group activities just around the corner, keeping children protected against preventable diseases is more important than ever,' said Dr. Colin Lee, SMDHU associate medical officer of health. 'Camps provide great experiences, but they also mean kids are in close contact with other kids, which can increase the risk of spreading illness. Vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent serious diseases like whooping cough, meningococcal meningitis and measles.' Families requiring immunizations can books an appointment with their health care provider, or those without a family physician can book an immunization appointment at SMDHU offices located in their community. Immunization records can be checked and updated online. 'It's important to ensure your child's immunization record is up to date. If your child has received vaccinations outside of the health unit, you must submit this missing information,' the health unit noted.
