Impact of canine rabies on rabies incidence in provinces of CALABARZON Region, Philippines (2012-2013)

Date

6-2015

Degree

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

College

College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Ronnie S. Domingo

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the impact of canine rabies vaccination on rabies incidence in provinces of the CALABARZON region. Confirmed rabies cases, and numbers of dogs vaccinated were obtained from the 2012-2014 records of the Philippine Animal Health Center (PAHC) and offices of provincial veterinarians in CALABARZON region. The descriptive study confirmed sustained vaccination activities in all provinces of CALABARZON Region. From 2012 to 2014, the program implementers have achieved for the region a mean vaccination coverage of 26.98%. However, the mass immunization campaign has not yet reversed the incidence of animal rabies in the region. From a cumulative incidence of 5.31 cases per 100,000 dogs in 2013, the figure has slightly increased to 6.65 in 2014. The viral infection remains as a public health threat in CALABARZON. Based on the findings, the veterinary officials in the region may need to consider adopting participatory epidemiology as a strategy to control rabies in dogs. There is a need for inter- LGU partnership to assist one another in minimizing areas among them with low vaccination coverage and to manage dogs crossing their political boundaries.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2015 V4 I23

Document Type

Thesis

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