Adapted from a resource produced by the City of Hamilton Public Health Services. Distributed by

Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit

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ILLUSTRATED 13Y: VASILIOS PAPAGIANIS

Animals that get rabies can get sick

and can die. If people get rabies,

it can make them very sick too.

Unscramble the words to find out

some mammals that can get rabies.

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The "Purrpup" isn't real, but rabies is. Protect your family and pets.

Stay away from stray dogs and cats. Vaccinate your pets against rabies. Keep your pet's vaccines up to date.

#WorldRabiesDay

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Adapted from a resource produced by the City of Hamilton Public Health Services. Distributed by OAVT Rabies Response Program.

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A healthy bat should never be found on the ground. Always tell an adult if you find a bat.

This is a picture of a life size bat.

Remember to never touch a bat even if it

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Healthy bats can be found high in tree tops, out of sunlight.

RABIES IS 100% PREVENTABLE. Hel,o your pet by visitinB • your vet.

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THREE TIMES RULE

I . ASK YOUR PARENT IF tT IS Ok

TO PET THE ANIMAL.

2. . ASK THE OWNER OF THE

ANIMAi.- tF IT IS OK TO PET

THE ANIMAL.

3. ASK THE PET BY ALLOWING

THEM TO SMELL YOUR HAND.

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STAY AWAY FROM

A DOG THAT IS HURJ:

ANGRY OR AFRAID.

lF A DOG IS GUARDING OR

PROTECTING SOMETHING,

LEAVE IT ALONE.

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