Rabid puppy found in Lower Galilee; 17 people referred for preventive treatment

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The Ministry of Health announced that a four-month-old domestic puppy, a Cane Corso, was found infected with rabies in the eastern neighborhood of Deir Hanna in the Lower Galilee. Seventeen people who were exposed to the puppy were referred for preventive treatment, and the epidemiological investigation is ongoing.

According to Israel Hayom, anyone who was in the area or in contact with the puppy, or with a roaming animal in the area, between October 15 and 31 is asked to urgently contact the public health bureau. In the event of a bite or scratch, the site should be washed with water and soap for 10 minutes and medical evaluation sought. According to Srugim, anyone who came into contact is asked to urgently go to an emergency room or the bureau.