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Rabies Prevention
Staying healthy is not just a personal right, but also a responsibility of every member of our community. Residents who own dogs or cats must help break the usual chain of infection from wildlife to humans by ensuring that their pets are properly vaccinated against rabies. To avoid getting rabies yourself, leave unfamiliar animals alone. Reporting any incidents of stray or strangely-acting animals to the Humane Society or the City of Ottawa by-law department will also help reduce the risk of infection. If you are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal, report the exposure to Ottawa Public Health by calling 613-580-6744, ext. 23748, or 3-1-1 after business hours. Seek medical attention immediately.
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