Rabies is a preventable zoonotic disease; it can be spread from animals to humans. Per the county website, Fairfax County averages about 50 cases of rabies per year. It is a viral disease that infects the central nervous system, all mammals are at risk. Rabies most frequently is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal; however, there are other modes of transmission.
Rabies vaccinations for your pets help protect them, and by association your family, from the disease. Your pet is not protected just because he stays in your fenced yard. Wildlife does not respect fences; in fact, some animals use them as high speed routes through sub-divisions.
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| A fox trots along a fenceline in Springfield, VA |
Burke Animal Clinic provides rabies vaccinations during regular appointment hours. Give us a call, at 703-569-9600, to set up your appointment with the veterinarian. We even have Sunday appointments for your convenience!
For more in-depth information on rabies visit the Center for Disease Control website. http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/
For local information visit the Fairfax County Health Dept. site. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/rabies/
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