Eastern Cape Rabies Vaccination Project

28/09/2026

Were your cats and dogs vaccinated against rabies in the last year?
Post a picture of your pet’s paw in your hand, and help raise awareness 😸🦊

28/09/2026

Where does rabies occur in South Africa?

Animal rabies occurs in all nine provinces, with dog rabies cycles mainly concentrated in the eastern parts of the country (Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape provinces and the eastern Free State border with Lesotho). Dogs and cats are often moved between provinces by travellers, workers, or holiday-goers, which can easily cause a spillover of rabies to any area if these animals are unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated and incubating the disease.

Remember that any mammal can become infected with rabies – this includes pets, wildlife, livestock and humans. Wildlife species that can host rabies include jackals, foxes, mongooses, aardwolf and Cape fur seals.

If your dogs and cats are vaccinated against rabies, they form a protective barrier for your family and protect you and your beloved pets. The same is true if everyone in your community ensures that their dogs and cats are vaccinated.

28/09/2026

It is the 20th !
This year is about realising we are in the fight against rabies. Are you and your community playing your part in eradicating rabies?

You can contribute to by having your dogs and cats vaccinated and sharing rabies information with those you love.

Comment with your thoughts on 😊

25/09/2026

*What must I do if a person was exposed to a rabid animal?*

Rabies is a deadly disease with no cure once symptoms are seen. This virus can be transmitted to people by an infected animal’s bite, scratch, or lick.

If a person is bitten, scratched or licked by an animal suspected to have rabies (an unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated animal showing odd behaviour or neurological symptoms), the person needs to wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water for 10-15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.

Post-exposure prophylaxis treatment will involve a series of rabies vaccinations, and if necessary rabies immunoglobulin being injected into the wound if the skin has been broken.

While rabies is 99,9% fatal once a person or animal shows clinical signs, it is also 100% preventable.



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23/09/2026

Which animals can get rabies?
Remember all mammals can get infected by rabies. The common signs of rabies are: sudden changes in behaviour, excessive salivation and neurological symptoms, which may include the following signs: paralysis, inability to swallow, continuous vocalisation, convulsions, aggressiveness, or non-responsive behaviour.

Report any suspected rabid animals immediately to your state or private veterinarian, animal health technician or the police.

Have your dogs and cats been vaccinated against rabies in the last year? Protect them and yourselves!

15/09/2026

Just 13 days to go until 2026!

Are your dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies?
Post a picture of your pet’s paw in your hand, and help raise awareness 😸🦊

12/09/2026

Get ready! On 28 September, it is time to tackle rabies! This year's theme, Stronger Together, reminds us that we all have an important role to play in rabies elimination in South Africa, and globally. By working together, we can truly make a difference.
Click here for more - https://rabiesalliance.org/world-rabies-day

Instagram: Click in link in BIO to read more
https://rabiesalliance.org/world-rabies-day

03/09/2026

Tune in today at 12:05 to learn more about the work SAVA-CVC is doing to help South Africa reach the goal.
September is rabies month so keep an eye out on all our socials to learn more about the amazing collaborations we will participate in all over the Eastern Cape.

23/02/2026

FYI

Wound washing saves lives!

If bitten by a dog 🐶, always seek immediate medical advice.

The wound must be immediately and thoroughly washed for at least 15 minutes with soap and water. Then visit a clinic, as you may need post-exposure vaccination!

23/02/2026

With GARC - Rabies Alliance – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉