2 Health Centers In Jambi Ready To Treat Rabies 24 Hours, Here's The Address

Illustration. rabies prevention efforts in Flores and Lembata amid the absence of VAR. (ANTARA)

JAMBI - The Jambi community who wants to use government services to check or treat their health due to rabies-contagious animals can conduct an examination at the rabies central.

The Jambi City Government (Pemkot) has appointed two central rabies or rabies handling centers at Putri Ayu Health Center and Pakuan Baru Health Center.

"Services 24 hours on standby to serve the community," said Head of the Jambi City Communication and Information Office Abu Bakar in Jambi, Monday, June 26, confiscated by Antara.

The Putri Ayu Health Center is located on Jalan Slamet Riyadi, Sipin Lake, Telanaipura District. Meanwhile, the Pakuan Baru Health Center is located in Jalam Jendral Sudirman, Tambak Sari, South Jambi District.

Abu said, since 2023 until now there have been no rabies cases in Jambi City. However, he reminded the public to remain vigilant.

He also asked the public to proactively vaccinate pets, to minimize the potential for rabies cases in humans.

In addition, he said, the Jambi City Government asked the public to ensure that pets at home have been vaccinated, at least once a year.

"If not, immediately take it to the animal clinic of the Jambi City Agriculture and Food Security Service. Clinics serve vaccinations every Monday to Thursday, from 08.00 to 11.30 WIB, this service is free, free of charge," he said.

In addition to routine vaccinations every year, Abu also asked the public to bind and not release pets, especially densely populated residential areas. In addition, the cleanliness of cages and the adequacy of food for pets, are also worth paying attention to by pet owners.

Not only that, he also asked the public to immediately report when they encounter animals that have characteristics of rabies, such as excessive saliva, animals appear nervous, especially exposed to bright light, and aggressively attack humans.

If you meet an animal with the characteristics of rabies, please immediately contact the Jambi City 112 call center service, 24-hour officers are on standby to serve public reports and will immediately take action.

The rabies virus that infects humans will attack the brain and nervous system, through bite, scratch, or saliva contact from animals infected with the rabies virus. Patients who are handled late will experience hydrophobia or fear if they come into contact with water, or drink water. For cases of human being infected with rabies, the death rate reaches 100 percent.