“World Rabies Day” is celebrated every year on September 28 to raise awareness about rabies and ways to prevent it. This day was first launched by the “Global Alliance for Rabies Control” (GARC) and is recognized every year in September by the World Health Organization (WHO). The day was launched in 2007 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), a group working for rabies prevention worldwide. The date September 28 was chosen in honor of the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur. The scientist who developed the first effective rabies vaccine.
The main objective of World Rabies Day is to inform people about the dangers of rabies and to promote actions to prevent its spread. Rabies is a fatal disease that most people contract from dog bites. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other health groups support this day. We strive to make rabies prevention accessible to everyone and educate communities on the importance of vaccinating pets and taking immediate action if bitten by an animal.
On this special occasion, we will tell you an interesting story related to the rabies vaccine. You will get goosebumps after hearing this.
In fact, the story is about a 9-year-old child living in the French town of Alzhak. This child’s name was Joseph Meister. On July 6, 1885, Joseph Meister was bitten by a rabid dog. In 1885, getting bitten by a rabid dog meant your life was just a guest for a few days. Rabies is a potentially fatal disease caused by a serious virus. At this time, it is difficult to avoid. Joseph’s mother cried a lot. In such a situation, his mother received another floating news that there is a scientist who breeds rabid dogs and gives blood injections to them.
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This injection is so effective that by applying it, people are saved from rabies disease. This rumor gave hope to Joseph Meister’s mother. He said to himself: It’s nothing, but if my son survives, what’s the problem? She went to Paris. When she met the scientist with the mad dog, the scientist was also very happy. Because he had taken a rabies injection but there was no one to test it. The scientists were happy to see Joseph. After that, he began to treat the child. The doctor for rabid dogs was the scientist Louis Pasteur. Whose discovery saved humans and animals.
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