"Get Rabies Vaccination in Spring"

Dongdaemun-gu, 2023 ‘Spring Rabies Vaccination’

‘Spring Rabies Vaccination’ at 27 animal hospitals in the area from the 15th to the 29th

For dogs and cats over 3 months old... Vaccination available for 10,000 KRW

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) will conduct the ‘Spring Rabies Vaccination’ at 27 animal hospitals from the 15th to the 29th to ensure the safety of residents and their pets as outdoor activities with companion animals increase in spring.

Rabies is a disease caused by viral infection and is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted to warm-blooded animals including humans. It is characterized by a long incubation period, and once symptoms appear, the fatality rate is high, so annual vaccination is essential.

The district will provide the ‘Spring Rabies Vaccination’ for dogs and cats over 3 months old. The vaccine is provided free of charge, but the vaccination fee of 10,000 KRW is self-paid.

For dogs, animal registration is required to receive support for rabies vaccination, and animals that received vaccination last fall are excluded from this program.

For more details, please refer to the Dongdaemun-gu website’s district news section or contact the Health and Hygiene Division or nearby designated animal hospitals.

An official from the district stated, “For the safety of pets and their owners, rabies vaccination must be done once a year. After the vaccination period ends, the full vaccination cost including the vaccine fee must be paid, so please make sure to get vaccinated within the designated period.”

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