1. Rabies By: Briana and Ethan 4 th period

2. DID YOU KNOW?!?!? There has never been a documented case of a human to human case of rabies transmission. Human rabies is rare in the U.S. because people who are exposed to the disease can get shots to help prevent it. Only Mammals can get rabies. In developing countries of Africa, and Southeast Asia, stray dogs are the most likely to spread rabies to people. Rabies doesn’t cause any signs or symptoms until it’s too late. Rabies virus is spread through the saliva of infected animals. Even though platypuses are mammals, they cannot get rabies. There is no rabies in Australia. Half the people who die of rabies are under the age of fifteen. In the U.S., rabies has been reported in every state except Hawaii. Deaths caused by rabies annually is 55,000 throughout the world. Rabies attacks the brain and spinal cord. Animals act as if they are angry. You cannot get rabies from blood. There is only 6 known cases of a person surviving rabies-ever.

3. How to stop the spread of rabies Keep pet vaccinations up to date Keep your pets under direct supervision Stay away from unknown animals Call local animal control agency to remove any stray animals Consider getting the rabies vaccine if you are going to travel

4. There is no cure or treatment for the rabies virus. However, there is prevention. After you have been bitten by what seems to be a rabid animal, seek help immediately. The doctor will then give you a series of 3-5 shots to prevent the disease from infecting you. The shot contains inactive or killed rabies virus. Prevention

5. These are just a few rabid animals that are watching you. Picture 1. Dog Picture 2. Raccoon Picture 3. Rabbit

6. RE-sources www.cdc.gov/rabiesandkids/facts.html www.faculty.washington.edu/chudler/rabies.ht ml

7. BRIANA AND ETHAN'S BEAUTIFUL POWERPOINT!!!!