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Rabies is a serious disease that is caused by a virus. Each year, it kills more than 50,000 people and millions of animals around the world.

Rabies is a big problem in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. In the United States, rabies has been reported in every state except Hawaii.

Any mammal can get rabies. Raccoons, skunks, foxes, bats, dogs, and cats can get rabies. Cattle and humans can also get rabies. Only mammals can get rabies. Animals that are not mammals -- such as birds, snakes, and fish -- do not get rabies.

Rabies is caused by a virus. An animal gets rabies from saliva, usually from a bite of an animal that has the disease. You cannot get rabies from blood.

Animals with rabies may act differently from healthy animals. Wild animals may move slowly or may act as if they are tame. A pet that is usually friendly may snap at you or may try to bite. Some signs of rabies in animals are:

  • changes in an animal's behavior


  • general sickness


  • problems swallowing


  • increased drooling


  • aggression


  • Rabies can be prevented by rabies vaccine and thorough cleaning of the wound. If you are bitten by an animal that could have rabies, tell your parents right away so they can clean the bite wound with soap and water and take you to see a doctor.

    Vaccinate your dogs, cats, and ferrets against rabies.

    Keep your pets under supervision.

    Do not handle wild animals. If you see a wild animal or a stray, especially if the animal is acting strangely, call an animal control officer.

    If you do get bitten by an animal, wash the wound with soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Make sure you tell an adult and call your doctor to see if you need shots.

    Question 1:
    Rabies is caused by a ________.
    bacteria
    excessive sunlight exposure
    air
    virus
    Question 2:
    Which state of United States of America has not reported rabies yet?
    Alaska
    Hawaii
    Maine
    Ohio
    Question 3:
    Which fact is NOT correct?
    Animals with rabies may act differently from healthy animals.
    You cannot get rabies from blood.
    Birds can get rabies.
    Rabies is caused by Virus.
    Question 4:
    Which of these will not get rabies?
    eagle
    cow
    fox
    dog
    Question 5:
    Which of the following will cause rabies?
    touching the blood of an animal that has rabies
    hugging an animal that has rabies
    saliva of an animal that has rabies
    breath of an animal that has rabies
    Question 6:
    How do wild animals act when they have rabies?
    move fast
    eat too much
    run around
    move slowly
    Question 7:
    What should you do if you are bitten by an animal?
    drink plenty of water right away
    wash the wound with soap and water
    wash the wound with water only
    don't do anything
    Question 8:
    How can rabies be prevented?
    by hepatitis vaccine
    by eating fruits and vegetables
    by washing your hands frequently
    by rabies vaccine
    Question 9:
    Only _________ can get rabies.
    mammals
    animals
    babies
    birds
    Question 10:
    Which of the following is NOT a sign of rabies in animals?
    sickness
    increased drooling
    increased appetite
    problems swallowing

     





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