Rabies- Symptoms and Risk Factors!

 Rabies is a life-threatening but preventable viral disease that spreads to people via the saliva of infected animals. A person can get it through an infected animal bite. In the U.S, animals that can transmit this virus include bats, foxes, raccoons, coyotes, and skunks. While in developing countries, stray dogs are the culprit behind spreading rabies to people. 

 

Once a person starts experiencing signs and symptoms of this deadly virus, the disease nearly always leads to death. Due to this reason, a person who is at risk of contracting rabies should get rabies vaccinations in New York for protection.

 

Symptoms-

 

Early signs may be similar to flu-like symptoms and may last for a few days. But later on, a person with rabies may experience the following signs:

 

·        Fever and Headache

·        Nausea and Vomiting

·        Agitation

·        Anxiety, Confusion, and Hyperactivity

·        Trouble swallowing

·        Excessive salivation

·        Fear of difficulty swallowing water or air blown on the face

·        Hallucinations or Insomnia

·        Partial paralysis

 

Who is at Risk?

 

You are more likely to get rabies if-

 

·        You are traveling to developing countries or areas within your country where rabies is more common. So, it is always advisable to get a jab of rabies vaccination in New York before traveling to any area with a high risk of developing rabies. 

·        Perform activities that are likely to put you in contact with rabies-infected wild animals. One such example of these activities is exploring caves where bats live.

·        Work as a veterinarian.

·        Are working in a laboratory with this deadly virus.

·        Have wounds to your head or neck that may easily help the virus travel to your brain.

 

Are you also at the risk of getting a rabies infection? If so, schedule your appointment at a nearby rabies vaccination clinic in New York, get the shots and stay protected against this virus.