Cities Schedule Free, Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics

Rabies prevention efforts range from travel rules and public-health coordination to community vaccination clinics. Georgia generally requires proof of rabies vaccination for dogs and cats entering the state, while a veterinary health certificate may be required in certain circumstances and airlines can impose additional rules. In Hai Phong, Vietnam, health and veterinary officials trained more than 300 representatives on joint rabies surveillance and response, amid rising demand for post-exposure treatment and calls to prevent further deaths. Free or low-cost vaccination services are also being offered in Texarkana, Texas, and Rumford, Rhode Island; Bangkok is deploying mobile units for rabies shots, microchipping and pet registration, with service limits and eligibility requirements.