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This month, the Department of Health will observe the National Rabies Awareness Month, to reinforce rabies awareness and responsible pet ownership in the country.  Rabies is considered a neglected disease that is 100% fatal but 100% preventable.  In the Philippines, although rabies is not among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, rabies is considered a significant public health problem for two reasons; it is one of the most acutely fatal infection and responsible for the death of 200-250 Filipinos annually.  Effective and safe vaccines to prevent the disease in humans and animals have been available for decades.

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