Day: September 17, 2008

Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing more than 55,000 people every year. In the United States one to two people die annually, and in 2007 more than 7,000 U.S. cases of animal rabies were reported. World Rabies Day, now in its second year, aims to prevent rabies in humans. The event is scheduled for Sept. 28, 2008, and U.S. experts on rabies warn that there is more reason to be vigilant this year than ever. Due to a variety of regulatory and manufacturing issues, there is temporarily a limited supply of rabies vaccine for humans. So

 >FOR MORE INFORMATION Eric McKeeby Phone: 202-289-3213 Cell: 202-641-5186 e-mail: emckeeby@avma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2008 WASHINGTON, DC  — Pigs, pit bulls, donkeys and elephants – the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today reminded presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama that America’s veterinarians play vital roles in preserving and protecting both human and animal health – lipstick or not. Speaking from their headquarters just outside of Chicago, the AVMA’s chief executive challenged the candidates to integrate into their platforms positions in support of veterinary medicine, food safety and animal health and well-being. “Animal and human health