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Line 62: − ===Steps=== − *To prevent human rabies deaths through preventative and reactive − measures: − Focusing on mass vaccination of domestic dogs − Prompt and appropriate administration of human post-exposure prophylaxis – PEP − *To alleviate the burden of rabies in animal species, primarily through − mass dog vaccination: − Preventing rabies outbreaks in wild animal populations, particularly endangered species − Preventing animal suffering and improving community attitudes towards animals − Reducing livestock losses − *To promote education of major target groups, focusing on: − The general public in rabies endemic areas, principally children between 5-15 years of age − Human and animal health workers and field personnel − Wildlife agencies and wildlife management personnel − *To undertake and promote surveillance of rabies in human and − animal populations: − To provide more accurate estimates of rabies disease burden and raise awareness − To optimize the use of post-exposure vaccines and immunoglobulin in people − To evaluate the impact of disease control measures
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