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Rabies in Israel
Tuesday, 9 March, 2010
Twelve children from Beit She'an in the north of the country were treated for rabies last week, after a rabid dog they'd been in contact with bit 2 other people in the town. The small, long-haired dog, whose owner neglected to vaccinate, lived near the school; children used to pet and play with her. When the dog was diagnosed with rabies, the Health Ministry asked anyone who may have touched her to report to the nearest health clinic. This is the 11th rabies case - 7 involving pet dogs - diagnosed in the Galilee and Golan since the beginning of the year. Last year, 58 cases of rabies in animals were recorded compared to 9-12 annually before that.
