World Rabies Day Online Webinar, September 21-22, 2011

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World Rabies Day 2011 is just around the corner! Thanks to your ongoing support, together, we’ve mobilized 135 countries; educating 150 million people and vaccinating 5 million animals! We invite you to join us again this year as we continue to educate communities across the world about rabies prevention.

If you’re planning an event, please send-in your event submission as soon as possible through the World Rabies Day website. Adding your event to our website not only brings global visibility to your efforts but helps others find an event in their local community. Click here to tell us about your event.

World Rabies Day Online Webinar, September 21-22, 2011

· Join us Sept 21-22, 2011 for the 2^nd Annual World Rabies Day Webinar. The two day event will focus on canine rabies elimination; human rabies surveillance, prevention and intervention; wildlife rabies control; information and education campaigns and building sustainable programs. Day 1 (Sept 21) of the Webinar will concentrate on presentations from Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Day 2 (Sept 22) will spotlight talks from North America, Latin America and the Caribbean Regions. There is no cost to attend the Webinars but you must register in advance. Click here for more information including registration.

Educational Materials and Resources

· The World Rabies Day Education Bank is loaded with rabies prevention resources collected from all around the world. Here you’ll find materials specifically designed for veterinarians, humane organizations, teachers, children, healthcare workers and pet owners. Below is a list of some recent resources we have released specifically for raising awareness on World Rabies Day. Click here to visit the education bank.

WorldRabiesDay.Org, Sitio en Español, Site en Français, Site em Português

· “Understanding Rabies” video series: http://www.youtube.com/user/worldrabiesday

· Print Public Service Announcements: Afghanistan, Africa, Caribbean, China, Haiti, Russia, Sri Lanka, United States and more!

· “Rabies Kills! Prevent Rabies!” posters: Arabic, Creole, Dari, English, French, Pashto, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and No Text

· World Rabies Day logos (40 languages). If you don’t see your language – tell us and we’ll create a logo for you!

· “Blueprint for Rabies Prevention and Control”. Guide for preventing human rabies by eliminating canine rabies: English, en Français

· Free online course, “Rabies PEP Basics”: http://ideha.dhmh.maryland.gov/training/rabies/Default.aspx

How can YOU get involved?

· Vaccinate your animals! Many veterinarians and health authorities are hosting low or no-cost vaccination clinics – check your local area.

· Help spread the word! Hang posters. Send a Health E-Card. Use Facebook, Twitter and Email to send educational messages to friends and family.

· Purchase WRD products or donate to support local rabies prevention projects. Even a small amount can make a huge difference around the world.

· Volunteer. Plan an event such as a “Run for Rabies” or contact your local or state health agency to find out how to get involved.

· Join our online community. Follow World Rabies Day In the News, on Facebook and on Twitter and tell a friend!

Latin America/Caribbean Award

· The Global Alliance for Rabies Control and the Pan American Health Organization / Veterinary Public Health / PANAFTOSA are hosting a competition for World Rabies Day in Latin America and the Caribbean. A PAHO certificate will be awarded to the winning teams. Click here for more information.

World Rabies Day Meetings and Conferences via Webcast

· 4^th Annual Merial Rabies Symposium. Iowa State University, Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 8am to 5pm (Central Time). This Merial-sponsored Symposium is awarded annually to the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) that has the highest percentage of students participate in World Rabies Day at their school. Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine won by having the highest percentage of students participate in their 2010 World Rabies Day event. Registration is free but limited. For those unable to attend in person, the Merial Rabies Symposium at Iowa State University will also be presented via Webcast. Click here to download the Webcast Registration Form

· Symposium on Human Rabies Prevention and Control. Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 8am to 3pm (Eastern Time). This symposium (immediately following the 22nd International Conference on Rabies in the Americas) will consist of presentations from rabies experts on rabies pathogenesis, current methods for rabies diagnosis in animals and man, rabies epidemiology and policies, rabies exposure risk assessment, and rabies pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis administration based on current recommendations. There is no cost to attend but space is limited to the first 100 registrants. For those unable to attend in person, the Symposium will also be presented via Webinar. Click here to register for the Webinar broadcast.

The World Rabies Day initiative is a global campaign to spread the word about rabies prevention. We invite you to join us by planning a World Rabies Day event, helping us raise funds for rabies prevention or by increasing rabies awareness in your community! For more information about World Rabies Day or how to get involved, contact Peter Costa: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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