 Rabies. It's a deadly disease. Even today, rabies kills around 60,000 people every year. 95% of them in Africa and Asia. Nearly half are children. Once rabies symptoms appear, rabies is fatal. But you can help stop this deadly illness. 99% of human rabies cases are caused by infected dogs who spread the disease through bites or scratches. When bitten, people must wash the wound and immediately attend a health facility for treatment and to report the bite. Remember, without appropriate treatment, rabies is deadly. The good news is that there is a highly effective vaccine to prevent dogs spreading rabies. And your dog can get it. Vaccinated dogs won't catch rabies. They're saving human lives and stopping the disease's spread. Taking care of your dog's health is all part of owning it. Vaccinating your dog against rabies is a vital part of being a good dog owner and a good neighbour. Keep your pets away from strays and wild animals who are unlikely to be vaccinated. You could get your dog vaccinated at your local vets or look out for mobile rabies vaccination campaigns. Vaccination might feel like an inconvenience. But getting that shot could save not only your dog but also your family.